Laws & Regulations

Park Service Quietly Awards Contracts For Trump’s East Potomac Golf Course

"The Trump administration has awarded contracts to begin work on President Donald Trump’s planned takeover of the East Potomac Golf Links in Washington, Democrats on the House Natural Resources Committee said Wednesday."

Source: AP, 09/17/2026

Bill Could Obstruct New Efficiency Standards for Appliances—and Repeal Old Ones

"The Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources heard testimony Wednesday on the Energy Efficiency Reform Act. The new bill would make it much more difficult for the Department of Energy to update energy efficiency standards for home appliances like dishwashers, washing machines and boilers. It would also set a path for the department to backslide on existing energy efficiency mandates."

Source: Inside Climate News, 09/17/2026

Miners Stake Claims Where Trump Slashed Bears Ears National Monument

"The first mining claims have been staked in areas that were formerly part of Utah’s Bears Ears National Monument, after President Donald Trump issued an order in July shrinking it to less than 10 percent of its original size."

Source: Washington Post, 09/17/2026
October 13, 2026

DEADLINE: The Neal Peirce Foundation Grant — Supporting Journalism on City Solutions

The Neal Peirce Foundation, which supports journalism on city solutions, is offering travel grants of up to $1,500 to cover under-told stories about ways to make cities and their metro regions work better for all their people. Apply by Oct. 13.

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