GOVERNING: State government news on politics, management & financ en-us GOVERNING magazine provides leading intelligence articles on management, policy and politics to help guide and inspire innovative leaders across state and local government. Fri, 24 May 11:42:08 PDT New Fracking Rules Issued by Interior Department http://www.governing.com/news/federal/mct-new-fracking-rules-issued-by-interior-department.html Fri, 17 May 9:30:00 PDT The Interior Department proposed new rules to regulate hydraulic fracturing for oil and gas drilling on federal lands, drawing criticism from environmentalists and the industry. Majority of States Show Positive Performance on Cutting Carbon Emissions http://www.governing.com/news/state/sl-states-performance-cutting-carbon-emissions.html Wed, 15 May 10:10:00 PDT Over the past decade, 32 states have successfully cut their carbon emissions, while 18 states have seen increases. Legislation Aims to Save State Mineral Revenues From Sequestration http://www.governing.com/news/state/sl-legislation-save-state-mineral-revenues-from-sequestration.html Tue, 14 May 9:30:00 PDT Wyoming Republicans Sen. Mike Enzi and Rep. Cynthia Lummis plan to introduce bills next week allowing states to collect royalties directly from companies that develop oil, gas and coal on federal lands. Tracking the Carbon Footprints of Cities http://www.governing.com/news/local/Tracking-the-Carbon-Footprints-of-Cities.html Mon, 13 May 8:6:00 PDT Scientists have found that urban hubs with over 10 million people are increasingly responsible for human-caused global warming, prompting closer study of cities across the country and around the globe. Oregon Coal Export Terminal Plans Put on Hold http://www.governing.com/news/state/Oregon-Coal-Export-Terminal-Plans-Put-on-Hold.html Fri, 10 May 8:6:00 PDT The battle over plans for a series of massive coal export terminals across the Pacific Northwest took a new turn Wednesday when the energy company Kinder Morgan announced it was dropping its plan to build a $200-million facility on the Columbia River in northern Oregon. GOP Senators Boycott Vote on EPA Nominee http://www.governing.com/news/politics/GOP-Senators-Boycott-Vote-on-EPA-Nominee.html Fri, 10 May 8:1:00 PDT Republican members of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee say they want more information from EPA nominee Gina McCarthy, despite having already asked her a record number of questions. Controversial Port Rail Yard Wins Approval of L.A. City Council http://www.governing.com/news/local/mct-new-railyard-wins-approval-of-la-city-council.html Thu, 9 May 9:30:00 PDT The project would improve freight rail connections to the nation's largest port complex, but it could spur court challenges alleging violations of environmental and civil rights laws. North Carolina Carefully Weighs Fracking Options http://www.governing.com/news/state/sl-north-carolina-carefully-weighs-fracking-options.html Wed, 8 May 10:30:00 PDT As the legislature considers lifting a decades long ban on unconventional drilling which would allow hydraulic fracturing the state's unique geography is prompting concerns about disposal of the wastewater the drilling produces. Texas-Oklahoma Water War Could Have National Implications http://www.governing.com/news/state/sl-texas-oklahoma-water-war-could-have-national-implications.html Thu, 25 Apr 9:30:00 PDT A decision in a case before the U.S. Supreme Court could unleash a flood of litigation asking courts to crack open some of the more than 30 compacts that determine how states share water. L.A. City Council Votes to Accelerate Move Away from Coal Power http://www.governing.com/news/local/mct-la-council-votes-accelerate-move-away-from-coal.html Wed, 24 Apr 9:15:00 PDT The Los Angeles City Council approved a plan to begin moving away from coal-fired energy, despite warnings from a Department of Water and Power watchdog that the shift could cost more than $650 million.