White says vaccine distribution signals end of COVID-19 pandemic is at hand
By John Sammon | Dec 19, 2020
State Rep. James White said vaccines coming on line means the end of the COVID-19 pandemic is coming, but it won’t happen overnight.
Marchant, other lawmakers seek end to federal wind tax credit
By John Sammon | Oct 8, 2020
U.S. Senate and House members are pushing for an end to a federal tax credit for wind power suppliers, saying the industry is profitable and no longer needs a government subsidy.
U.S. Rep. Crenshaw calls solar, wind power energy sources 'silly solutions'
By John Sammon | Oct 6, 2020
U.S. House Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas), an outspoken critic of renewable energy sources including wind and solar, on Oct. 1 said backers of such power are not serious about reducing carbon emissions and called wind and solar “silly solutions” to the nation’s energy needs.
Wyoming Gov. Gordon loosens COVID-19 restrictions on indoor sports; Texas ups businesses to 75% patronage
By John Sammon | Oct 6, 2020
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon continues to loosen restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing indoor attended sporting events, while in Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott recently moved most businesses up to 75% occupancy from 50% occupancy.
Utah counties open for business despite COVID-19 spike; Texas boosts indoor occupancy to 75%
By John Sammon | Oct 4, 2020
Utah Gov. Gary Herbert has moved most of the state to a “low risk’ status with businesses open, but said he might place new restrictions if a recent spike in COVID-19 cases continues.
Tennessee's governor lifts COVID-19 restrictions on businesses; Abbott raises Texas occupancy to 75%
By John Sammon | Oct 2, 2020
Two Republican governors, Bill Lee of Tennessee and Greg Abbott of Texas, have loosened restrictions on businesses enacted because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Lee has lifted all restrictions while Abbott has loosened most.
Empire Financial Research CEO: COVID-19 virus running out of gas in US
By John Sammon | Sep 18, 2020
A former hedge fund manager argues that based on data, the COVID-19 pandemic is starting to fizzle out in the U.S.
Energy Alliance demands PUC explain higher Texas electricity rates
By John Sammon | Sep 14, 2020
The Energy Alliance, an arm of the Texas Business Coalition, in a letter to Attorney General Ken Paxton, is demanding explanations why the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) of Texas refuses to release information on why it imposed an estimated $3.6 billion hike in electricity rates.
Ex-wife alleges former Texas lieutenant governor owes $6.7 million
By John Sammon | Sep 3, 2020
David Dewhurst, former lieutenant governor of Texas (2003-15) and also the state’s land commissioner (1999-2003), is being sued by his ex-wife, who alleges failure to pay $6.7 million as part of a 2016 divorce settlement.
Texas Relief Fund comes to the aid of restaurants vandalized in the wake of George Floyd killing
By John Sammon | Jun 25, 2020
The Texas Relief Fund has been created to provide funding for restaurants in communities across the state suffering from COVID-19 restrictions, and now including those vandalized in the protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Columnist says renewable energy industries have become subsidized 'cash cows'
By John Sammon | May 16, 2020
A noted columnist and energy industry observer told Real Clear Energy that renewable energy industries such as wind and solar power have become subsidized cash cows that will offer little except make Americans energy-starved like Europeans.
State's high court extends COVID-19 eviction moratorium until May 18
By John Sammon | May 15, 2020
AUSTIN – The Texas Supreme Court extended a moratorium on housing evictions until May 18, giving the state’s residents a little more breathing room during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Amid pandemic and global strife, Texas' oil industry has never seen tougher times
By John Sammon | May 14, 2020
MIDLAND – Oilfield experts will tell you it’s a nightmare coming true: a glut of available oil stocks with countries locked in a price war further fueled by a drop in public demand caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
