Capito Says Deal Is at Hand on Long-Sought Permitting Reform

Capito says deal is at hand on long-sought permitting reform

'We are committed to a deal. We will probably commit to a vote after we come back after the election.'

Senate Negotiators Strike Bipartisan Permitting Deal To Fast-Track Energy Project Approvals

Senate negotiators have announced a bipartisan agreement on a permitting package designed to accelerate approvals for new energy projects across the country. An aide for Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), speaking anonymously, confirmed the breakthrough to Politico, stating: “We have reached a deal on text.” Democratic negotiators Sens. Heinrich and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) had been withholding […]

The Senate wants to pass a permitting reform bill. So what’s the…

​This story was originally published by Grist . Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter. Senators are looking toward the Capitol doors as they prepare to head home and campaign for the midterms. Meanwhile, a group of them has been scrambling to reach a deal that some analysts believe is critical to meet the…

Congress' backroom permitting reform risks making things worse

Congress' backroom permitting reform risks making things worse

Senate negotiators reach deal on permitting text

Republicans and Democrats will soon release details of the deal, even as Democrats hold reservations over Trump’s commitment to allowing more renewable energy projects.