Smoldering in plain sight: How coal seam mapping is helping mitigate fire risk across the state
The Remington Fire continues to trouble southeastern Montana landowners a year after it charred more than 190,000 acres.| Montana Free Press
The fiscal fight that resulted in the current federal government shutdown is, at its core, about the healthcare sector, spiraling healthcare costs, and federal subsidies.| Tax Foundation
Taxing carbon emissions could leave decisions about reducing greenhouse gases to the market.| Tax Foundation
Policymakers are considering ways to extend the enhancements made to Affordable Care Act premium tax credits that expire at the end of the year, which could cost $350 billion over the next decade. Any expansion of the credits should be offset by reducing other healthcare subsidies or preferences in the tax code, the largest of which is the exclusion for employer-sponsored health insurance (ESI) premiums, estimated to cost more than $5 trillion over the next decade due to reduced income and pa...| Tax Foundation
Reversing federal policies will have "severe" impacts on electricity affordability, Resources for the Future says, but states can implement carbon pricing to drive down ratepayers' energy prices and incentivize more renewable energy development.| pv magazine USA
The Remington Fire continues to trouble southeastern Montana landowners a year after it charred more than 190,000 acres.| Montana Free Press
The Medicare drug negotiation law has led to higher out-of-pocket costs for many Medicaid enrollees, according to recent research.| HFMA
CCL partners on Rewiring America’s ‘Save on Better Appliances’ campaign August 25, 2025 – Citizens’ Climate Lobby is proud to support the new “Save on Better Appliances” campaign from Rewiring America, launched this week. The campaign is “a nationwide effort to help homeowners lock in valuable energy tax credits before they expire at the end of 2025, while also showcasing […] The post CCL partners on Rewiring America’s ‘Save on Better Appliances’ campaign appeared firs...| Citizens' Climate Lobby
What we achieved by passing and protecting the IRA By Dana Nuccitelli We’ve been riding a climate policy roller coaster over the past four years. It began with Democrats controlling the House, Senate, and White House in 2021 and crafting a bill that was first called “Build Back Better.” It was initially conceived as a wide-ranging package incorporating both social […] The post What we achieved by passing and protecting the IRA appeared first on Citizens' Climate Lobby.| Citizens' Climate Lobby
Across all individual tax filers throughout the US, the average tax cut per taxpayer will be over $3,700 in 2026.| Tax Foundation
In her first six months, Donald Trump’s second agriculture secretary has altered the course of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. She says prosperity is ‘just around the corner.’ But staffing cuts and restricted research could have long-lasting impacts.| Floodlight
As Three Mile Island and a Michigan reactor aim to restart, critics question whether the cost of nuclear power makes sense.| Floodlight
The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” represents a sweeping overhaul of U.S. energy policy, aimed at reshaping the federal government’s role in energy markets and reversing key provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act. With a clear emphasis on fossil fuel production and energy independence, the legislation mandates new oil and gas lease sales across federal […]| American Energy Alliance
Currents is a weekly podcast produced by our sister organization the Institute for Energy Research (IER) that recaps the latest news from the world of energy and research from IER. Last week AEA’s Vice-President of Policy Kenny Stein, joined the show for a special episode reviewing the energy provisions of the recently passed One Big […]| American Energy Alliance
On this episode of The Unregulated Podcast Tom Pyle and Mike McKenna review the Trump administration’s early Christmas presents to the American People. Links: American Energy Alliance · #237: Christmas in July (7/13/25) Stay Connected With The Show:| American Energy Alliance
The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” represents a sweeping overhaul of U.S. energy policy, aimed at reshaping the federal government’s role in energy markets and reversing key provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act. With a clear emphasis on fossil fuel production and energy independence, the legislation mandates new oil and gas lease sales across federal […]| American Energy Alliance
The Senate-passed bill is estimated to be about 25% less-bad for the climate and household energy bills than the House-passed version.| Citizens' Climate Lobby
The sweeping Republican law cuts EV and solar incentives, props up coal and oil, and could cost U.S. households $280 more per year.| Floodlight
The Trump administration has pulled more than $2.7 billion in climate grants, hitting vulnerable communities the hardest.| Floodlight
CMS found that overall healthcare spending growth has decreased slightly but is still elevated compared to pre-pandemic levels and is expected to continue to moderately grow. This article examines the factors underlying the forecasts.| QuickRead | News for the Financial Consulting Professional
WASHINGTON DC (7/3/25) – The U.S. House of Representatives gave final passage to H.R.1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, today. This legislation now heads to the President’s desk for his signature. Significant provisions of the bill include: American Energy Alliance President Tom Pyle released the following statement: “We commend Congress for passing this legislation […]| American Energy Alliance
We estimate the One Big Beautiful Bill Act would increase long-run GDP by 1.2 percent and reduce federal tax revenue by $5 trillion over the next decade on a conventional basis.| Tax Foundation
This year, Medicare Part D enrollees should pay particularly close attention to changes in 2024 prescription drug coverage costs resulting from provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).| medicareresources.org
Our preliminary analysis finds the tax provisions increase long-run GDP by 0.8 percent and reduce federal tax revenue by $4.0 trillion from 2025 through 2034 on a conventional basis before added interest costs.| Tax Foundation
A new tally shows the overwhelming number of jobs and projects funded by the Inflation Reduction Act go to conservative states that back Trump| Floodlight
The Ways & Means Committee passed a bill that would raise energy costs & slow clean energy progress. Here's what we're doing in response.| Citizens' Climate Lobby
Many farmers who spent big on solar are finally getting reimbursed. But another climate program for agriculture is headed for the morgue.| Floodlight
Rob and Jesse dig into the implications of the House budget bill.| Heatmap News
On May 1, 38 Republicans sent a letter calling for the repeal of clean energy tax credits. That same day, 26 others spoke up in support.| Citizens' Climate Lobby
Solar boosters say repealing Inflation Reduction Act incentives could drive up electricity costs, stall manufacturing and slow climate progress.| Floodlight
Four Republican senators pen letter of opposition to full-scale repeal of energy tax credits contained within the Inflation Reduction Act to incentivize renewable energy manufacturing, development and use.| pv magazine USA
This expansion comes at a critical time for the U.S. solar industry with much uncertainty around supply chains and pressure to increase domestic output.| pv magazine USA
We’re digging in to defend America's clean energy tax credits every way we can — on Capitol Hill, over phone and email, and in person.| Citizens' Climate Lobby
Citizens’ Climate Lobby is very encouraged to see 21 House Republicans sign onto a letter in support of America’s clean energy tax credits.| Citizens' Climate Lobby
Thousands of farmers and small rural businesses remain in limbo as USDA demands grant rewrites favoring fossil fuels over renewables.| Floodlight
Some critics say the projects are costly ‘experiments’ that will do little to cut greenhouse gases.| Floodlight
Under the new law, Medicare beneficiaries will see a series of prescription drug-pricing provisions phased in – mostly over the next several years| medicareresources.org
The statement by an agency spokesperson comes after two judges ordered the environmental agency to pay contracts signed under Biden| Floodlight
Researchers say environmental issues are not top of mind for many voters because these days, ‘people have a lot of different worries’| Floodlight
Lucero Marquez from the Center for American Progress joined CCL’s January meeting to break down the Inflation Reduction Act’s benefits.| Citizens' Climate Lobby
Trump signed a blizzard of executive orders (EOs) over the last week. Some are vicious and cruel (rolling back protections for transgender people), others are blatantly unconstitutional (ending bir…| Unsolicited Feedback
The program is set to install solar panels to power nearly a million low-income households over the next five years| Floodlight
In 2022, US President Biden signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act. In this Power Playbook, Yusuf Latief discusses its success.| Smart Energy International
Biden has taken a serious shot at fulfilling the climate promises in the 2020 Democratic platform, with outsized success in some areas.| Legal Planet
Kamala Harris has said, “the urgency of this moment is clear.” Donald Trump has called climate change a “hoax.”| Impakter
In about 12 years, renewable energy went from costing much more than fossil fuels to being cheaper in many cases. That makes a world of difference for climate policy.| Legal Planet
Trump would face major barriers in trying to repeal Biden's signature climate law. Repeal could be a major economic blow to Red States. But ideology often trumps policy in today's GOP.| Legal Planet
RFK Jr. has said climate change as a serious threat -- but he favors expanded use of natural gas and is dubious about the idea of EPA climate regulations.| Legal Planet
The Inflation Reduction Act is a huge win for sustainable agriculture, but there is still more work to do. Fortunately this historic piece of legislation presents new opportunities for the 2023 Farm Bill.| Pasa Sustainable Agriculture
