Peltola Supported by Oil Company-Funded Super PAC The Alaska Democrat, who pushed for approval of ConocoPhillips’ massive Willow oil drilling project in the state, got a campaign boost from a Conoco-funded super PAC.
The Fossil Fuel Industry Is Spending Millions to Help Republicans Take Control of Congress A new Sludge analysis finds that Big Oil and fossil fuel industry donors have showered more than $34 million on the super PACs tied to Republican leaders in Congress.
Biden EPA Finalizes Rules Excluding Gas Power Plants From Carbon Regulations New rules on carbon pollution will cover coal and new gas-fired power plants, while standards for existing gas plants were delayed.
Retiring Joe Manchin Is Still Pulling in Corporate PAC Donations Oil and gas companies and big business trade associations were among those keeping up donations after Manchin announced he would not run for re-election.
Chemical Company-Funded Senators Float Watered-Down PFAS Bill A new draft bill from Sens. Carper and Capito would exempt thousands of PFAS substances from regulation.
Natural Resources Chairman Hires Oil Lobbyist as Chief of Staff Westerman's new chief of staff formerly lobbied for oil and gas companies including Chevron and Taylor Energy.