Energy & Environment
emPower Rural America Launches New Study: Electric Transmission and Rural America
As many of you know, over the past year, Constitution Partners has been actively working to establish a new coalition uniting farmers, growers, food processors, and rural stakeholders. Together, we...
Thanksgiving Worries Amid Trump’s New Proposed Trade Policies
As Americans sat down for Thanksgiving this year, many enjoyed a financial reprieve with holiday meal costs at their lowest in years. Yet, the looming policy shifts under the incoming...
Senate Energy Leaders Announce Bipartisan Permitting Reform Agreement
After over two years of negotiations, Senators Manchin (I-WV) and Barrasso (R-WY) have announced a bipartisan permitting reform agreement. The ‘Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024’ addresses interstate transmission line expansion...
Spotlight on Current Events Around the Globe
Biden Allows Ukraine to Use U.S. Weapons to Strike Inside Russia President Biden, in a major shift pressed by his advisers and key allies, has authorized Ukraine to conduct limited...
The Evolution of Speaker Johnson’s Stance on Ukraine
On Tuesday April 23 the Senate voted to approve a new aid package for Ukraine, ending months of struggle between Speaker Mike Johnson and the White House. The White House...
Congressional Review Act During the 2024 Election
This week, the Biden administration faced pressure to finalize several rules in time to avoid the Congressional Review Act (CRA) deadline that would allow lawmakers to overturn them. Here is...
Bridge Collapse at Port of Baltimore Creates Supply Chain Woes
Early in the morning on Tuesday, March 26, the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, MD was struck by a cargo ship and completely collapsed. This was after the vessel...
FY 2024 Appropriations Concludes; Government Funded Through September
At the end of the week, Congress passed a sweeping $1.2 trillion spending package, steering the United States government clear of a looming partial shutdown. The passage of this budget...
GOP Giant Announces Retirement As Leader
On Wednesday, February 28th, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell announced he will step down as GOP leader in November. Sen. McConnell will continue to serve as a Senator but believes...