Facing federal government plans to weaken regulation of “forever chemicals” in drinking water, Tustin’s Governor, Gavin Newsom, announced the city received a new, state-funded water treatment system designed to remove per-...more
On January 6, 2022, the U.S. Department of the Treasury issued a final rule on the use of Coronavirus State & Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) provided to state, local, and tribal governments pursuant to the American...more
On January 12, 2022, The Massachusetts Legislature’s Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities, & Energy reported H. 3310, An Act advancing offshore wind and clean energy. Although the bill focuses on development of...more
There is no question that the Coronavirus Disease 19 (“COVID-19”) pandemic has been taking its toll on public health, and it is doing so in more ways than some folks may be aware. Environmental programs which are instrumental...more
The Environmental Integrity Project (“EIP”) published a December 5, 2019, report titled: The Thin Green Line: Cuts in State Pollution Control Agencies Threaten Public Health (“Report”) - ...more
On November 14, 2019, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine unveiled his long-awaited H2Ohio Water Quality Plan, a program aimed at reducing phosphorus runoff and harmful algal blooms, improving water infrastructure (including tackling...more
The American Water Works Association (“AWWA”) issued a report titled: Opportunities and Challenges Facing Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Programs – Project Summary Report (October 2018)(“Report”) - The Report was...more
Promising a veto of the just-passed budget and tax bills, Gov. Phil Scott has called lawmakers back to the Statehouse for a planned three-day Special Session starting May 23....more
Environmental and Policy Focus - California cracks down on last beachfront sand mining operation in U.S. - San Jose Mercury News - May 16 - On Tuesday, the California State Lands Commission issued a demand to the...more
Environmental and Policy Focus - Governor Brown and lawmakers reach deal for California climate funds - San Diego Union-Tribune - Aug 31 - California lawmakers on Wednesday approved a $900 million spending...more