Bipartisan

Western Governors Taking Energy Lead

Members of the Western Governors’ Association (WGA) said Thursday that states can work collaboratively and individually to develop “a cogent, bipartisan national energy strategy.”

January 14, 2013

Senators: EPA Overreaches in Fracking Diesel Guidance

A bipartisan coalition of senators has expressed concerns that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is attempting to expand its definition of diesel fuels in the draft permitting guidance to gain more federal control over hydraulic fracturing (fracking).

October 8, 2012

Senators: EPA Overreaching in Fracking Diesel Fuel Guidance

A bipartisan coalition of senators has expressed concerns that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is attempting to expand its definition of diesel fuels in the draft permitting guidance to gain more federal control over hydraulic fracturing (fracking).

October 4, 2012
States Doing Better Job on Fracking, Wyoming Governor Says

States Doing Better Job on Fracking, Wyoming Governor Says

Helping lead the charge for an eventual bipartisan and serious discussion about the future U.S. energy policy, Wyoming Gov. Matt Mead said Friday the federal government “doesn’t have a corner on the market” for regulating the oil and natural gas drilling process of hydraulic fracturing (fracking).

August 29, 2012

NGVs Drive State Leaders, Automakers to Oklahoma

As part of a nationwide effort spurred by a bipartisan collaboration of governors, U.S. auto manufacturers were in Oklahoma last week to learn more about recently issued multi-state request for proposals (RFP) for supplying natural gas vehicles (NGV) to bolster state fleets.

August 13, 2012

State Leaders, Automakers in Oklahoma for NGV Push

As part of a nationwide effort spurred by a bipartisan collaboration of governors, U.S. auto manufacturers came to Oklahoma Wednesday to learn more about recently issued multi-state request for proposals (RFP) for supplying natural gas vehicles (NGV) to bolster state fleets.

August 10, 2012

Chu Urged to Expedite Approval of LNG Export Applications

A bipartisan coalition of House lawmakers has called on Energy Secretary Steven Chu to expedite the approval of U.S. company applications to export liquefied natural gas (LNG) to foreign countries.

July 5, 2012

Governor Signs Ohio’s New Frack Rules Into Law

Ohio Gov. John Kasich has signed an energy bill that enjoyed bipartisan support in the General Assembly and creates new rules for hydraulic fracturing (fracking).

June 14, 2012

Michigan Lawmakers Want to Boost Gas, Oil Development

A bipartisan group of Michigan House lawmakers is urging its colleagues to consider ways to expand the use of natural gas, offer tax breaks to some producers, get regular reports on the state’s infrastructure and capabilities for natural gas, and put more land with state-owned mineral rights up for oil and natural gas leasing.

April 30, 2012

Michigan Lawmakers Weigh Initiatives to Boost Gas, Oil Development

A bipartisan group of Michigan House lawmakers is urging its colleagues to consider ways to boost natural gas exploration, development and production, including a proposal to put more land up for oil and natural gas leasing, including its considerable unconventional resources, that include the Antrim, Collingwood and Utica shales.

April 26, 2012