Biden’s Oil & Gas Ban Undermines New Mexico’s Ability To Safeguard Economy, Environment

New Mexico Governor Is Seeking An Exemption Or Waiver For New Mexico From Executive Order Issued By Biden Halting New Oil And Gas Leasing On Federal Land. The Order Has Resulted In On-the-ground Uncertainties That Undermine Ability To Safeguard State’s Economy And Environment.

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Biden Regulations Impact New Mexico Worse Than Texas In Permian Basin

On The New Mexico Side, Half Of The Oil And Gas Produced In The Permian Basin Occurs On Federal Land. On The Texas Side, Roughly 3 Million Barrels Of Oil Were Produced Daily, But On Private And State-Owned Land.

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U.S. Senate Confirms Deb Haaland Of New Mexico As Interior Secretary

Former U.S. Rep. Deb Haaland Of New Mexico, Who Opposes Fracking And Oil Drilling On Federal Lands, Was Confirmed As President Joe Biden’s New Interior Secretary Monday In A Narrow, 52-40, Vote.

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Almost A Year Ago, California Became The First State To Issue A Stay-At-Home Order

One Year Ago, As The Novel Coronavirus Spread Across The Country, California Became The First State To Order Residents To Stay Home Unless Engaged In Essential Activities.

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Despite Oil Industry’s Impact On New Mexico’s Economy, Fracking Ban Advances In State Legislature

If The Bill Passes Both Chambers, It Would Place A Four-Year Moratorium On New Permits For Hydraulic Fracturing To Extract Natural Gas Or Oil, Costing The State Billions Of Dollars In Revenue And Thousands Of Jobs.

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Tennessee Pushes Ahead With In-Person Testing, Remote Learners Included, During Pandemic

While At Least Six States Are Seeking To Cancel Student Testing This Spring As The Pandemic Grinds On, Tennessee Isn’t Wavering In Its Plan To Give Tests In-Person To Most Of Its Nearly 1 Million Students.

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Western Voters Increasingly Concerned About Wildfires & Support Conservation Efforts

According To A Survey Of Eight Mountain West States, Voters Are Worried For The Future Of Nature And Agreed Their Respective States Should Still Fund Conservation Efforts Despite Budget Concerns.

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‘Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities’ Act Introduced By Tennessee Senator

“The Biden Administration Has Made It Clear They Do Not Intend To Adhere To Our Immigration Laws, So The Senate Must Work To Support Law Enforcement And Enhance Our National Security. The Legislation Will Protect Our Neighborhoods, Our Law Enforcement, And Our Families.” – Sen. Bill Hagerty

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Industry Group Challenges Biden’s Oil And Gas Lease Moratorium In Federal Court

Western Energy Alliance Federal Court Complaint Alleges Biden Executive Order Halting New Oil And Gas Leases On Federal Land Violates Federal Law.

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Biden Signs Oil & Natural Gas Lease Moratorium Expanding Executive Order To Include Offshore Leases

The Lease Moratorium, Which Also Applies To Offshore Leases, Expands Executive Order Signed Last Week Suspending New Land Leases & Drilling Permits For 60 Days Unless Approved By DOI Leadership.

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