Economy & Business

"Republicans Resurrect Failed Public Land Sell-Off Scheme"

"The Republican Study Committee on Tuesday published a framework for a second reconciliation package that calls for selling off federal public lands to build housing, adopting a contentious proposal previously championed by Utah Sen. Mike Lee."

Source: Public Domain, 01/14/2026

"Congress Is Rejecting Trump’s Steep Budget Cuts to Science"

"Congress is racing to undo thousands of cuts to federal science programs that President Trump called for last year when planning the government’s current budget." "After the White House called for billions of dollars in funding reductions, senators and representatives said they wanted to safeguard and even boost funds for basic research."

Source: NYTimes, 01/13/2026

States Need More Help Replacing Lead Pipes. Congress May Cut Funds Instead.

"The Senate is taking up a spending package passed by the House of Representatives that would cut $125 million in funding promised this year to replace toxic lead pipes. "

Source: Inside Climate News, 01/13/2026

"EPA to Stop Considering Lives Saved When Setting Rules on Air Pollution"

"In a reversal, the agency plans to calculate only the cost to industry when setting pollution limits, and not the monetary value of saving human lives, documents show."

Source: NYTimes, 01/13/2026

"Ohio Utility Corruption Defendants To SCOTUS: Bribes Are Free Speech"

"The only two individuals who have stood trial for their role in the largest utility corruption scandal in Ohio’s history have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review their cases and reverse their convictions."

Source: Canary Media, 01/09/2026

What a Trump Invasion Could Mean for Greenland’s Minerals and Environment

"The Danish territory holds significant stores of oil, gas and minerals. But regulations and the extreme environment have kept the vast majority in the ground."

Source: Inside Climate News, 01/08/2026

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