Politics Apr 14 Biden administration unveils steps to boost equity in government By Darlene Superville, Associated Press
Nation Mar 29 New Mexico sues U.S. over proposed nuclear waste storage plans New Mexico is suing the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission over concerns that the federal agency hasn’t done enough to vet plans for a facility to store spent nuclear fuel in the state. By Susan Montoya Bryan, Associated Press
Nation Feb 25 Former Michigan Gov. Granholm confirmed as energy secretary Former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm won Senate confirmation Thursday to be energy secretary and will be a key Cabinet member trying to fulfill President Joe Biden’s commitment for a green economy as the United States fights to slow climate change. By Matthew Daly, Associated Press
Politics Jan 27 WATCH: Energy Secretary nominee Jennifer Granholm appears at Senate confirmation hearing Granholm is advocating for the U.S. to become a stronger competitor in renewable energy, such as wind and solar power, that does not emit planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions. By Associated Press
Nation Dec 24 Watch 6:36 How Trump’s stance on energy-efficient appliances is connected to nostalgia For years, Washington has seen a bipartisan push to change laws, regulations and incentives to make household appliances and goods more energy efficient. In a warming world, many scientists and advocates say even tougher standards should be set. But President…
Oct 18 Trump taps Rick Perry deputy to replace him at Energy Department By Associated Press Trump tweeted Friday that Dan Brouillette's experience in the area is "unparalleled" and calls him a "total professional."… Continue reading
Oct 17 WATCH: Energy Secretary Perry resigning at end of year, Trump says By Jill Colvin, Kevin Freking, Matthew Daly, Associated Press Energy Secretary Rick Perry was traveling with Trump to Texas when he told Trump of his decision aboard Air Force One. Perry is under scrutiny over the role he played in the president's dealings with Ukraine, which are currently the… Continue reading
Sep 04 Trump administration switches off rule for energy-saving light bulbs By Associated Press The Energy Department's move is a reversal in a years-long push to switch Americans to bulbs that use less electricity. Continue reading
Mar 23 Rick Perry blasts election of first gay Texas A&M student president By Will Weissert, Associated Press Energy Secretary Rick Perry, whose agency oversees the nation's nuclear arsenal, is inserting himself into an unusually small political dispute: an election for student body president at Texas A&M. Continue reading
Jan 19 Perry says he regrets call to eliminate Energy Department By Matthew Daly, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry said Thursday he regrets his infamous statement about abolishing the Energy Department and insisted that the federal agency performs a critical function. Perry, President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to head the department,… Continue reading