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Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway Appointed to Key Federal Roles
government-politics6 months ago

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway Appointed to Key Federal Roles

Catherine Hanaway, a former Missouri House Speaker and federal prosecutor, has been appointed as Missouri's first female attorney general, succeeding Andrew Bailey, and plans to serve the remainder of his term while seeking a full term in 2026. She is involved in ongoing litigation related to the Grain Belt Express transmission project and emphasizes her commitment to protecting Missourians and fighting crime.

energy7 months ago

Trump Cancels Major Power Line Projects Amid Energy Funding Shifts

The Trump administration canceled a $4.9 billion federal loan guarantee for the Grain Belt Express power transmission project, which aims to carry wind-generated electricity across the Midwest, citing it as unnecessary for supporting reliable and affordable energy. Despite the project's potential to enhance grid capacity and support AI data centers, political and land use disputes, along with policy shifts favoring fossil fuels over renewables, led to the cancellation, raising concerns about the U.S.'s ability to expand its energy infrastructure to meet growing demands.

Energy Department Cancels Loan for Grain Belt Express Power Line
energy7 months ago

Energy Department Cancels Loan for Grain Belt Express Power Line

The U.S. Energy Department canceled a $4.9 billion loan guarantee for the controversial Grain Belt Express transmission project, citing unlikely conditions for support and concerns over taxpayer resources, which may jeopardize the $11 billion infrastructure aimed at transmitting wind energy across the Midwest amid opposition from landowners and Republican lawmakers.