Senate adopts measure requiring major transmission projects to show majority benefit for West Virginia ratepayers The Senate passed an energy-transmission amendment requiring that interstate transmission projects demonstrate at least a 50.1% economic benefit to West Virginia ratepayers before the Public Service Commission may allow cost recovery or eminent domain, prompting extensive debate over FERC preemption and regional grid impacts.

West Virginia's Senate just took a stand for ratepayers by mandating that major energy projects must prove over 50% benefit to the state before moving forward!

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President announces 10% global tariff under section 122 after Supreme Court ruling, vows section 301 probes At a press briefing in Georgia, the president called the Supreme Court decision on tariffs "deeply disappointing," said he will sign an order imposing a 10% global tariff under section 122 and that the administration will open section 301 investigations; questions remain about billions in prior tariff revenue and implementation timing.

In a bold move following a Supreme Court ruling, the president announced a 10% global tariff to protect American interests, sparking major implications for U.S. trade relations.

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Nebraska hearing spotlights data-center impacts; sponsor seeks reporting, full-cost rules At a Natural Resources Committee hearing, Senator Michaela Kavanaugh introduced LB1111 to require large data centers to pay the full cost of electric service, provide financial assurance for stranded infrastructure, disclose basic operational data and plan for decommissioning; proponents said the bill is a first step to protect residential ratepayers and track environmental impacts.

Senator Michaela Kavanaugh's LB1111 aims to hold large data centers accountable by demanding transparency and financial responsibility to protect Nebraskans' interests.

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Ventura County board unanimously opposes new offshore oil leasing and seabed mining The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to adopt a resolution opposing federal proposals for new offshore oil and deep seabed mining off Ventura County’s coast; supervisors cited risks to tourism, fishing, the Port and Naval Base Ventura County and pledged to join a coalition of coastal counties.

Ventura County's Board of Supervisors has taken a bold stand against offshore oil drilling and seabed mining, citing the urgent need to protect local economies and marine ecosystems.

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Senator Durant proposes bill to honor value of personal property in Massachusetts Senators Durant and Tarr introduce legislation to reaffirm personal property value protections.

Senators Durant and Tarr are taking a bold step to protect the value of personal property in Massachusetts—what's at stake?

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House Committee urges Congress to address unfair Chinese trade practices House Concurrent Resolution 3,009 calls for urgent congressional action against China’s trade practices

The House Energy and Natural Resources Committee is taking a stand against unfair trade practices by the Chinese Communist Party, urging Congress to protect North Dakota's economic interests.

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Oklahoma proposes Taxpayer Protection Escrow Fund to counter federal fiscal negligence Oklahoma aims to shield citizens from economic harm through a Taxpayer Protection Escrow Fund.

Oklahoma's Senate Bill 282, the BASED Act, could reshape state-federal relations by protecting citizens from federal fiscal mismanagement and asserting state sovereignty.

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Trending 🇺🇸 The Role of National Security in U.S. Tariff Policy? U.S. tariff policy, particularly under President Trump, was justified by national security concerns, addressing issues like illegal immigration and foreign dependency. The approach aimed to protect domestic industries and safeguard economic interests through adjusted tariffs. Despite debates on their effectiveness for national security, these tariffs are integral to U.S. trade strategy.

U.S. tariffs & national security: A policy perspective 🛡️

Justified on security grounds, tariffs address illegal immigration, drug trafficking

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