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  • January 14, 2026

    US Lawmakers Push Bill To Curb China's Mineral Control

    A pair of lawmakers from California on Tuesday introduced bipartisan legislation seeking to boost the production and supply of critical minerals needed for military, renewable energy and communications technologies, and to reduce reliance on China.

  • January 14, 2026

    EPA's Cost Analysis U-Turn May Invite Courtroom Inquiries

    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's decision to no longer put a dollar value on health benefits when crafting certain air pollution rules could be scrutinized in lawsuits, which could force the agency to justify departing from its long-standing practice.

  • January 14, 2026

    Burns & McDonnell Sued By Ex-Partner Firm Over Seattle Deal

    California-based Certus Cybersecurity launched a lawsuit in Washington state court accusing consulting firm Burns & McDonnell of falling short on business promises and exploiting the city of Seattle's diversity criteria for contractors to score a government deal worth up to $60 million.  

  • January 14, 2026

    Feds Sue Calif. Over Ban On Drilling Near Schools, Homes

    The U.S. government sued California on Wednesday over its law banning fossil fuel development activities within 3,200 feet of homes, schools and other sensitive areas, saying the state law is preempted by federal law since it infringes on the U.S. government's authority to manage federal lands and mineral resources.

  • January 14, 2026

    Washington Urges DOE To Reconsider Coal Plant Restart

    Washington state has sought a rehearing over what its attorney general says is a "clumsy" U.S. Department of Energy order to continue operations at a coal plant set to be retired, arguing the plant lacks proper staffing and produces costlier electricity.

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