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Republicans have spent years attacking the rulemaking that elevates conservation as a federal land management objective. Read More

Agencies are analyzing areas within the outer continental shelf for mineral leasing, while companies line up for approval to explore and possibly extract minerals in U.S. waters and beyond. Read More

The inclusion of agriculture programs comes amid pessimism about prospects for passing a “skinny” farm bill before the end of the year. Read More

The deal was “a total capitulation and slap in the face to federal workers,” said one EPA employee. Read More

Authorities had warned people of a tidal surge and strong winds, advising them not to walk along coastal paths. Read More

The agreement comes after nearly a decade of negotiations between air quality officials and the nation’s largest ports. Read More

Opponents of the project are seeking a moratorium on large-scale developments, and the controversy inspired a write-in campaign for the local town board. Read More

While the New Jersey governorship is one of the most powerful, governors still have limited say in how electicity rates are set. Read More