Tag: Government regulations
Idaho Senate OKs bill to kill up to 90% of wolves in state
<p>BOISE, Idaho — The Idaho Senate on Wednesday approved legislation allowing the state to hire private contractors to kill up to 90% of the...
EPA review faults permitting for proposed Minnesota mine
<p>MINNEAPOLIS — An internal investigation has found that the Environmental Protection Agency mishandled its oversight of permits for what would be Minnesota’s first copper-nickel...
Georgia governor won’t wade into debate on Okefenokee mining
<p>FOLKSTON, Ga. — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said Thursday he's not wading into the debate over whether a mining company should be allowed to...
France to impose entry restrictions on travelers from India
PARIS — France will impose new entry restrictions on travelers from India to fight a contagious coronavirus variant spreading in that country, an official...
Canadian Pacific attacks rival bid for Kansas City Southern
OMAHA, Neb. — Canadian Pacific railroad continued its assault on rival Canadian National's competing $33.7 billion bid to buy Kansas City Southern railroad Wednesday...
Dems push $25B to electrify school buses, a Biden priority
WASHINGTON — Democratic lawmakers are unveiling legislation that would invest $25 billion to convert the nation’s fleet of gasoline- and diesel-powered school buses to...
FDA inspection found problems at factory making J&J vaccine
The Baltimore factory contracted to make Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine was dirty, didn’t follow proper manufacturing procedures and had poorly trained staff, resulting...
Greece to reopen tourism services on May 15
ATHENS, Greece — Greece's prime minister says the country's tourism industry will open on May 15 when a ban on travel between different regions...
Michigan agency to include climate in tunnel permit review
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — A Michigan agency delivered a split decision Wednesday in a high-stakes battle over a pipeline that carries oil beneath a...
Leaders honor late Rep. Hastings as an outspoken fighter
WASHINGTON — Congressional leaders and colleagues remembered Rep. Alcee Hastings on Wednesday as a straight-talking, tenacious champion for the disadvantaged who overcame hurdles in...