Effort to bring renewable energy to the state could hit a roadblock under proposed legislation WXMIAdam PolaskiMay 9, 2025Michigan, Energy, Environment
A sustainable future is possible for Houston — local officials just have little say over it Houston LandingAdam PolaskiMay 7, 2025Texas, Environment, Energy
Governor Hobbs vetoes legislation to increase local control over groundwater Gila HeraldAdam PolaskiMay 6, 2025Arizona, Environment, Energy
Birmingham fights against losing control of its water board, citing racial discrimination Associated PressAdam PolaskiMay 6, 2025Alabama, Racial Justice, Energy, Environment
Bill overhauling Alabama's largest water utility heads to governor's desk despite local outcry Associated PressAdam PolaskiMay 1, 2025Alabama, Energy, Environment
Michigan House votes to repeal law that removed local control over solar, wind permits Detroit NewsAdam PolaskiApril 30, 2025Energy, Environment, Michigan
Matt Hall says he’s playing long game in passing solar siting repeal Senate won’t take up Bridge MichiganAdam PolaskiApril 30, 2025Energy, Michigan, Environment
Louisiana lawmakers reject most carbon capture bills WWNOAdam PolaskiApril 30, 2025Louisiana, Environment, Energy
Local say-so for carbon storage projects in Louisiana takes a blow Louisiana IlluminatorAdam PolaskiApril 29, 2025Louisiana, Energy, Environment
Florida is poised to become 2nd state to ban fluoride from public water systems Associated PressAdam PolaskiApril 29, 2025Florida, Energy, Environment
Control of Birmingham Water Works Board may soon be taken from city as bill advances in Alabama House AL.comAdam PolaskiApril 29, 2025Alabama, Energy, Environment
State vs. local: Leaders debate which government should hold power over solar farms WSBTAdam PolaskiApril 22, 2025Michigan, Environment, Energy
Florida Senate passes bill that would ban fluoridation in state's water systems WUSFAdam PolaskiApril 17, 2025Florida, fluoride, Environment, Energy
Battle over carbon storage in Louisiana launches in legislature Louisiana IlluminatorAdam PolaskiApril 16, 2025Louisiana, Energy, Environment
Oil drilling ban along Apalachicola River passes unanimously in Florida House Florida PhoenixAdam PolaskiApril 16, 2025Florida, Environment, Energy
Michigan Democrats renew effort to allow plastic shopping bag bans MLiveAdam PolaskiApril 7, 2025Michigan, Plastic Bag Bans, Environment, Energy
Landowners, local governments lose power struggle over power lines North Dakota MonitorAdam PolaskiApril 7, 2025Energy, North Dakota
Utah becomes the first state to ban adding fluoride to drinking water Utah News DispatchAdam PolaskiMarch 28, 2025Utah, Energy, Environment, Health
Florida House, Senate pushing bills through that would end plastic regulations Local 10Adam PolaskiMarch 26, 2025Florida, Plastic Bag Bans, Environment, Energy
Florida Legislators consider local plastic regulation preemption bill WFTS Tampa BayAdam PolaskiMarch 20, 2025Environment, Energy, Plastic Bag Bans, Florida