Legislation/Policy Archives

DOI seeks energy, economic growth under proposed land management rule rescission

DOI has proposed rescinding the Public Lands Rule, shifting from conservation to economic development and energy generation.

Adam Rollins

Massachusetts unveils new cuts to environmental reviews, reducing costs and accelerating development statewide.

Adam Rollins

Louisiana DOTD is advancing a $100.1 million plan to replace or rehabilitate bridges statewide, with the first projects identified.

White House directive seeks to curb political spending and could reshape oversight of taxpayer-funded programs.

Massachusetts launched a plan to guide projects that restore habitats, protect nature areas and join global conservation initiatives.

The White House announced an executive order to streamline space rules, reform licensing and boost U.S. competitiveness.

States passed record pro-housing laws in 2025, with Texas and California leading zoning and permitting reforms.

Louisiana forms a task force to study college and university accreditation processes and evaluate multistate proposals for higher ed.

Adam Rollins

The White House issues an order to overhaul federal grantmaking, tightening reviews, adding new rules and oversight compliance.

Adam Rollins

The DOT is proposing a rule to expand drone operations, streamlining approvals and enabling wider commercial drone use.