The Lignite Energy Council and the National Rural Electric Cooperative (NRECA) have filed a Petition to Review in the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) new Mercury and Air Toxic Standards (MATS). This petition marks the initial step in litigation against the rule, which was finalized at the end of April and aims to tighten emission standards for mercury and non-mercury metals from existing lignite-fired power plants.
Senator John Hoeven today criticized the Biden administration's approach to border security, arguing that an executive order issued by President Biden lacks effective policies and contains broad exceptions that fail to address illegal immigration, drug trafficking, and human trafficking. Hoeven emphasized the need for more stringent enforcement measures.
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized a rule last month, mandating minimum staffing levels at long-term care (LTC) facilities participating in the Medicare and Medicaid programs, including community facilities serving veterans. U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Angus King (I-ME), members of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee (SVAC), have expressed concerns regarding the potential negative effects of this rule on access to LTC services, particularly for veterans and seniors in rural areas.
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden issued an executive order on Tuesday to address the crisis at the southern border. Following the announcement, U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) released a statement criticizing the executive order.
The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout McLean County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 1, according to GasBuddy.com.
The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Burleigh County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 1, according to GasBuddy.com.
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.
The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Dickey County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.
The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Dickey County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Burleigh County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.