March 23, 2015
Texas Observer March 17, 2015 by Forrest Wilder In another fight over local control this session, state Rep. Charlie Geren (R-Fort Worth), one of the more powerful lawmakers in the House, is pushing a bill that would erode the ability of cities and counties to collect civil penalties from polluters. …
March 4, 2015
New Mexico Political Report, March 3, 2015 By Matthew Reichbach Legislation that would preempt local laws on oil and gas in most, some argued all, cases passed the House Judiciary Committee on a party-line vote and is headed for the House floor next. The legislation sponsored by Majority Leader Nate Gentry, …