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Senate confirms Regan as EPA administrator

03/10/21 6:06 PM By Steve Davies

The Senate voted 66-34 to confirm state regulator Michael Regan as the 16th administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.

Daybreak March 3: Vilsack’s goal: Address impact of racism

03/03/21 10:00 AM By Philip Brasher, Steve Davies, Ben Nuelle, and Bill Tomson

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In an interview with Agri-Pulse, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack said he’s open to helping aspiring Black farmers acquire the acreage they need by tapping federal land holdings. Vilsack made clear that his goal as secretary is to address the impact of a legacy of discrimination against minority farmers. It’s no longer an issue of just compensating producers who were the victims of discrimination themselves.

GOP, Dems disagree over Barrasso ESA legislation

09/23/20 1:24 PM By Steve Davies

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Republicans and Democrats clashed over legislation that would give states a larger role in recovering endangered species at a hearing before the Environment and Public Works Committee Wednesday.

Barrasso eyes Aug. 1 markup for infrastructure reauthorization bill

07/10/19 2:27 PM By Spencer Chase

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The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee plans to mark up a highway bill before leaving town for the August recess.

Senate confirms Wheeler as EPA administrator

02/28/19 2:09 PM By Steve Davies

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The Senate confirmed Andrew Wheeler as EPA administrator on a 52-47 party-line vote, clearing the way for him to move forward with implementing major regulatory priorities of the Trump administration, including finalization of a new "waters of the U.S." rule and a year-round waiver for E15.

EPA scraps plans to change pesticide rules

01/09/19 1:44 PM By Steve Davies

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The Environmental Protection Agency has decided to withdraw proposals under review at the Office of Management and Budget to lower the minimum age of farmworkers and certified applicators who handle pesticides.

States' roles in species conservation explored

10/10/18 4:48 PM By Steve Davies

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States need to play a larger role in protecting and recovering endangered species, the chairman of the Environment and Public Works Committee said at a hearing Wednesday that looked at federal, state and local efforts to collaborate on wildlife conservation.

Barrasso bill would end tax credit for electric cars

10/10/18 6:14 AM By Daniel Enoch

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Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Chair John Barrasso this week introduced legislation that would end the federal electric-vehicle tax credit and beef up the Highway Trust Fund by ensuring that drivers of alternative-fuel vehicles pay into it.

Farmers, ranchers call for regulatory relief at Senate hearing

02/07/18 4:45 PM By Steve Davies

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Farmers and ranchers told a key Senate committee Wednesday to loosen the federal government’s regulatory reins so they can be competitive in today’s marketplace.

Pruitt promises new WOTUS rule by end of year

01/31/18 6:45 AM By Steve Davies

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The Environmental Protection Agency plans to publish a new proposal to define "waters of the United States" under the Clean Water Act in April or May, with a final rule to follow by the end of the year, EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt said Tuesday.

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