Circle of Blue

APRIL 4, 2023

April 4, 2023 Fresh is a biweekly newsletter from Circle of Blue that unpacks the biggest international, state, and local policy news stories facing the Great Lakes region today. Also split by the Ontario-Quebec border, and the state of New York just to the east, Akwesasne’s sovereignty faces numerous legal and political obstacles.

Government 285

Government 2023 2026 Natural Gas 285

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 14, 2024

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. Shapiro, USDA Secretary Announce $26 Million Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Grant Program -- Williamsport Sun Guest Essay: Green Energy Agendas And Political Cliffs - By Commonwealth Foundation [Gov. National- $3.07 National- $3.07 National- $3.07

Politics 107

Politics Natural Gas 2024 2028 107

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 28, 2024

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. Jim Brewser (D-Allegheny), John DiSanto (R-Dauphin), and Mike Regan (R-York). -- ABC27: Political Activist Gene Stilp Announces Run For House Seat -- Reps. Lead Over Ex-President -- PennLive Guest Essay: Purple Is The [Political] Color For 2024! -

Politics 108

Politics Natural Gas 2024 Law 108

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. Ohio- $3.13 -- Bloomberg Guest Essay: Big Gas Needs To Be A Backup Instead Of A Bridge -- Markets Insider: New Study Questions LNG Natural Gas As A ‘Bridge Fuel’ In Decarbonization -- PA Utility Law Project, Public Citizen Host Feb. Shapiro -- Gov.

Politics 104

Politics Natural Gas 2024 Law 104

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. Shapiro Serves -- Budget 2023 -- Independent Fiscal Office Holds Nov. Shapiro -- The Lever: Interview With Gov.

Politics 105

Politics Natural Gas 2024 2023 105

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. Shapiro -- Spotlight PA - Stephen Caruso, Katie Meyer: Shapiro Rebuilt A Bridge, Weathered A Messy Budget, Walked Fine Partisan Lines In 2023 -- Politics PA: Shapiro Speaks To First Year In Office -- Inquirer: Gov. 13 Special House Election Set To Fill Rep.

Politics 105

Politics Natural Gas 2024 2023 105

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- Top Stories Of 2023 -- PA Capital-Star: Top 10 PA Legislative Stories From 2023 -- City & State PA: Where 2023 Storylines Stand Going Into The New Year -- PA Capital-Star: Top 5 Stores From Gov. Shapiro -- PA Capital-Star: Top 5 Stores From Gov.

Politics 96

Politics 2024 Natural Gas 2023 96

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. Shapiro -- Gov. Shapiro Launches Online Money-Back Guarantee System For Some State Permits, Licensing, Certification Processes -- Pittsburgh Business Times: Shapiro Mum On Whether He’ll Appeal RGGI Decision [Still Reviewing Court Decision] -- Gov.

Politics 96

Politics Natural Gas 2018 2023 96

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. Ed Rendell -- PennLive - John Baer: Politics In Harrisburg, Washington In A Double-Time Race To Bottom -- NPR: More Americans Say They Support Political Violence Ahead Of 2024 Election -- PA’s Role In Assault On US Capitol -- WITF: Republican PA Cong.

Politics 110

Politics Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 2024 110

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 10, 2024

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. PaEN] -- Marcellus Drilling News: ‘Selling Oil And Natural Gas To China?’ ‘It Austin Davis -- StateScoop: Why Is Everyone Texting Gov. National $3.40 National $3.40 National $3.40

Politics 102

Politics Natural Gas 2024 2020 102

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. Amid Pipeline Leak, Crude Oil Price Gains [Oil, Natural Gas Industries Again Poised To Profit From War] -- USA Today: Could Israel-Hamas War Raise Gasoline Prices To $5?

Politics 105

Politics Natural Gas 2028 2024 105

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- The Dick Thornburgh Forum For Law & Public Policy Oct. 5 Preserving Democracy - The Critical Role Of The Media Featuring CNN Senior Reporter Katelyn Polantz 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. -- Gov.

Politics 111

Politics Natural Gas 2028 2024 111

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. Scott Perry Draws New Opposition From A Group Of Moderate Republicans -- November 7, 2023 Election -- PA Capital-Star: PA Dept. Casey Talking Turkey Prices As Democrats Struggle With Messaging On The Economy -- York Dispatch: Republican Con.

Politics 74

Politics Natural Gas 2024 Electricity 74

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 19, 2023

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. Shapiro -- Inquirer: Shapiro Says Republicans Won’t Appeal PA’s Landmark School Funding Ruling -- PA Senate/House -- Hearings Start March 21 For DCNR, DEP, Agriculture FY 2023-24 Budget Requests [PaEN] -- U.S. Senate Run In PA, New Book Published -- WITF: Sen.

Politics 107

Politics Natural Gas 2023 Electricity 107

PA Environment Daily

MAY 14, 2023

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. Weekly Natural Gas Rig Count Falls By Most Since 2016 [17 Rigs], Baker Hughes [Gas Prices Plunged 49% So Far In 2023] -- Bloomberg: Natural Gas Drilling Collapses In U.S. Breaking Down This U.S.

Politics 108

Politics Natural Gas Recycling 2023 108

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. Comitta Announces She Will Run For Reelection -- Politics PA: Democratic Sen. Shapiro -- Erie Times: Gov. Shapiro Urged Pennsylvania Society Gathering To Continue Weekend’s Bipartisan Vibe Back In Harrisburg -- PA Capital-Star: Lt.

Politics 101

Politics Natural Gas 2024 2020 101

PA Environment Daily

MAY 20, 2023

News: Norfolk Southern Train Got Alarm Before Train Derailment In New Castle, Lawrence County - NTSB -- PA Politics Of Russian Invasion -- PUC Alerts Consumers To Electricity Price Changes Coming June 1-- From 20.7%

Politics 106

Politics Natural Gas Electricity Renewable Energy 106

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 3, 2024

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- In Memoriam: Fmr State Sen. Noah Wenger, Longtime Lancaster County Farming, Chesapeake Bay Advocate Dies At 89 -- Gov. Scott Perry Wants House To Cancel Biden’s State Of the Union Address -- Post-Gazette: Democratic PA Con.

Politics 102

Politics Natural Gas 2024 Law 102

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. Shapiro -- Gov. Shapiro Lays Out Serious Concerns Regarding Norfolk Southern’s Incident Management After Meeting With Beaver County Officials [PaEN] -- Gov. 23; Transportation- Feb. Gene Yaw (R-Lycoming) -- The Daily Item Editorial: On Energy Facility Permitting: Sen.

Politics 110

Politics Natural Gas 2020 2023 110

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. 1 Price Changes: Natural Gas (+149% to -64.2%); Electric (+18.8% to -25.7%) [PaEN] -- PA Capital-Star: Natural Gas, Electricity Price Changes Coming On Dec. 1 Price Changes: Natural Gas (+149% to -64.2%); Electric (+18.8%

Politics 98

Politics Natural Gas 2001 Electricity 98

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. Shapiro -- Gov. Shapiro Kicks Off Process For Developing First Statewide Economic Development Strategy In Nearly 2 Decades -- Gov.

Politics 112

Politics Natural Gas 2028 Government 112

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Pennsylvania Environmental Council Celebrates 200th Podcast Recognizing Another Milestone: Issue #1,000 Of PA Environment Digest [PaEN] -- Erie Times: Gov. Ridge Addresses Erie Crowd About Nation’s 250th Birthday -- Gov. Shapiro -- PA Capital-Star: Gov. Deluzio, US Sen.

Politics 106

Politics Natural Gas 2023 Law 106

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 4, 2023

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. Shapiro -- Spotlight PA: Shapiro Won’t Share Daily Calendar, A Departure From Previous Governors -- Scranton Times Editorial: Open Opioid Meetings, Reveal Gov.

Politics 107

Politics Natural Gas 2024 Electricity 107

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. Shapiro -- Politics PA: Shapiro Defends Response To Legislative Secretary’s Sexual Harassment Allegations -- Inquirer: Gov.

Politics 108

Politics Natural Gas 2020 2023 108

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. Scott Perry Cleared Less Than $2,000 In Campaign Cash In Last Three Months -- City & State PA: What Campaign Finance Reports Tell Us About PA’s 2024 Congressional Field -- November 2023 Election -- PA Dept. Shapiro -- Spotlight PA: Gov.

Politics 95

Politics Natural Gas 2024 2023 95

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 11, 2023

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. Billion In PJM Interconnection Winter Storm Elliot Nonperformance Penalties [Primarily Natural Gas-Fired Generation] -- Utility Dive: U.S. Shapiro -- York Daily Record: Behind The Hold-Up Of Shapiro’s Nominee For Secretary Of State -- Gov.

Politics 108

Politics Natural Gas Electricity 2023 108

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. Increase In Natural Gas Charges By Leatherstocking Gas Company In Susquehanna & Bradford Counties [The Heart Of Shale Gas Drilling In PA ] [PaEN] -- U.S Natural Gas Prices This Year Threatening To Slow Drilling -- Reuters: U.S.

Politics 109

Politics Natural Gas 2023 Government 109

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. Shapiro -- Gov. National- $3.12

Politics 88

Politics Natural Gas 2024 Air Pollution 88

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 13, 2023

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. Million [Posted: August 13, 2023] Million Legal Bill For Unsuccessful Republican Effort To Impeach Philly DA -- TribLive Editorial: Ohio Republicans, PA Democrats Playing Similar Game With Constitutional Amendments -- U.S.

Politics 89

Politics Natural Gas 2024 2023 89

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 6, 2023

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. Shapiro Says About Permitting Reform In PA -- Budget 2023 -- PennLive - Charles Thompson: Gov. Shapiro -- AP: Gov. Shapiro Says Millions Will Go To Help Train Workers For Infrastructure Projects -- Pittsburgh Business Times: Here’s What Gov.

Politics 97

Politics Natural Gas 2020 2023 97

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. Million Barrel A Day Oil Cut Thru December -- Reuters Column: US Oil And Gas Output Nears Peak In Delayed Response To High Prices In Mid-2022 Train Derailments -- PA Capital-Star: PA Cong.

Politics 93

Politics Natural Gas Law 2023 93

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 30, 2023

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. PUC Wants Your Thoughts -- PUC Encourages Customers To Shop For Competitive Electric, Natural Gas Suppliers, Know Their ‘End Of Contract’ Details -- National Fuel Gas To Adjust Gas Rate Down $4.52/Month

Politics 110

Politics Natural Gas Electricity 2023 110

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 18, 2023

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. Shapiro On Variety Of Environmental Issues, Including Dimock Shale Gas Drilling Settlement -- PA Senate/House -- Spotlight PA: PA Lawmakers Ask For Investigations After Gaming Regulators Met Privately With Casino Lobbyists -- U.S. Shapiro -- AP: Gov.

Politics 104

Politics Natural Gas Electricity Recycling 104

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 27, 2023

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- New F&M Poll Results -- Franklin & Marshall August Poll: Gov. Austin Davis -- Budget 2023 -- WITF: PA Senate To Return Aug. Shapiro Has Highest Rating For Governor At This Point In His Term Since Gov. Shapiro -- NBC News: Gov.

Politics 81

Politics Natural Gas 2024 2023 81

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 20, 2023

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. Billion Over 4 Years -- Independent Fiscal Office: Budget Impact Of New Union Contract FY 24-25 - $696 Million -- Budget 2023 -- MCall Guest Essay: PA Budget Fails To Do Anything To Lower Property Taxes; It’s Time To Just Abolish Them - By Sen.

Politics 86

Politics Natural Gas 2023 2022 86

PA Environment Daily

JULY 9, 2023

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. Senate Revolving Door -- November Election -- Post-Gazette: PA Voters Will Soon Pick People Who Will Run 2024 Election, A National Group Is Fighting Election Denial -- National Politics -- City & State PA: Q/A With Former Cong.

Politics 105

Politics Natural Gas 2024 2020 105

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 22, 2023

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- March 7-- Governor’s Budget Address. -- Gov. Shapiro Fills Executive Staff With Loyal Allies, Political Veterans -- PennLive - Charles Thompson: Here Are Some Of The People Who Have Shapiro’s Ear -- Gov. Shapiro -- Gov. Shapiro’s Cabinet? -- Spotlight PA: Who Has Gov.

Politics 109

Politics Natural Gas 2020 Law 109