Senate reaches bipartisan deal on permitting bill to speed approvals of new energy projects
Bipartisan senators have reached a deal on legislation to expedite permitting for energy and infrastructure projects. The bill aims to address long delays in the approval process to meet rising energy demands.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators from both parties said Wednesday they have reached a deal on legislation aimed at speeding up permitting reviews for new energy and infrastructure projects that now face yearslong delays, as lawmakers seek to meet growing demand for electricity and other forms of energy. The bill, proponents argue, would cut down the […]
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