Making a $1B investment in the US? Trump pledges expedited permits — but there are hurdles

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump is promising expedited federal permits for energy projects and other construction worth more than $1 billion. But like other Trump plans, the idea is likely to run into regulatory and legislative hurdles, including a landmark law that requires...

Biden's public lands director named to lead environmental group

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A senior official in President Joe Biden's administration who oversaw its contentious efforts to address climate change by curbing oil drilling and coal mining on federal lands while expanding renewable power was named Tuesday as the next president of a prominent...

Democrat Raul Grijalva wins reelection to U.S. House in Arizona's 7th Congressional District

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Raul Grijalva wins reelection to U.S. House in Arizona's 7th Congressional District.

AP Race Call: Democrat Raul Grijalva wins reelection to U.S. House in Arizona's 7th Congressional District

Democratic Rep. Raúl Grijalva won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing Arizona on Tuesday. He defeated Republican Daniel Butierez. Grijalva has represented the 7th District since 2003. The district includes the largest share of the Arizona-Mexico border and includes parts of Tucson. The Associated Press...