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Minnesota officials plug fight against 'forever chemicals'
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota pollution and health officials made the case at the State Capitol on Thursday for legislation to restrict nonessential uses of “forever chemicals” known as PFAS, and for the $45.6 million that Gov. Tim Walz has requested in his budget to prevent, manage and...
President approves Vermont disaster help for December storm
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — President Joe Biden has approved a federal disaster declaration for eight Vermont counties hit by a December storm that left tens of thousands of people without power during the Christmas holiday week. On Tuesday Gov. Phil Scott and the three members of the...
Tennessee law prevents local bans on natural gas stoves
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Republican Gov. Bill Lee has signed legislation that says local governments can't ban gas stoves, even though no current city in Tennessee is currently pursuing such actions. The legislation was introduced amid fears from earlier this year that the Biden...
EPA to limit toxic 'forever chemicals' in drinking water
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday proposed the first federal limits on harmful “forever chemicals” in drinking water, a long-awaited protection the agency said will save thousands of lives and prevent serious illnesses, including cancer. The plan...
Las Vegas water agency seeks power to limit residential use
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada lawmakers are considering a remarkable shift in allowing the water agency that manages the Colorado River supply for Las Vegas to limit single-family residential use in the desert city and surrounding county. It's another potential step in a...
Court: Maine must redo ballot language about power question
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A Maine court is requiring the secretary of state to reword a ballot question about the future of utility service in the state over concerns the current language could mislead voters. Maine voters are expected to participate in a November referendum about a...
Ring Energy: Q4 Earnings Snapshot
THE WOODLANDS, Texas (AP) — THE WOODLANDS, Texas (AP) — Ring Energy Inc. (REI) on Thursday reported net income of $14.5 million in its fourth quarter. On a per-share basis, the The Woodlands, Texas-based company said it had net income of 8 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time...
Mississippi lawmakers stop effort to take over Jackson water
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi lawmakers are giving up on an effort to create a state-dominated board to oversee the troubled water system in the state's capital city. But, the Republican-controlled state Legislature is still considering proposals to appoint rather than elect...
EPA proposes stricter limits on coal plant water pollution
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration on Wednesday proposed tighter limits on wastewater pollution from coal-burning power plants that has contaminated streams, lakes and underground aquifers across the nation. Under the Clean Water Act, the Environmental Protection Agency...
Earthstone Energy: Q4 Earnings Snapshot
THE WOODLANDS, Texas (AP) — THE WOODLANDS, Texas (AP) — Earthstone Energy Inc. (ESTE) on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter earnings of $129.6 million. On a per-share basis, the The Woodlands, Texas-based company said it had net income of $1.20. Earnings, adjusted for one-time...
