The longshoremen’s union president credits President-elect Trump as “one of the best friends of working men and women in the United States.“ The International Longshoremen’s Union and the…
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Representative Greene Introduces Bill to Rename Gulf of Mexico
The measure came after President-elect Trump said it should be the “Gulf of America.” President-elect Donald Trump spoke early this week about renaming the Gulf of Mexico the…
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President Biden Withdraws Ocean and Coastal Areas from Oil and Gas Leasing
His withdrawals “have no expiration date and prohibit all future oil and natural gas leasing in the areas withdrawn.” On Monday, President Joe Biden announced the removal of…
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PRAYER ALERT: Florida Working to Restore Power After Milton
At least 16 people have been confirmed dead from the storm. UPDATE Oct 11th, 12:15 PM EDT In the wake of Hurricane Milton, a little more than a…
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Tropical Storm Beryl Knocks Out Texas Power
Earliest recorded as a Category 5 hurricane, Beryl weakens near land but still remains destructive. Tropical Storm Beryl slammed southeast Texas on Monday, flooding large swaths of land,…
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National Hurricane Center Tracks Hurricane Beryl
Eastern Mexico is in the storm system’s estimated path as it heads from Jamaica toward the Cayman Islands and could potentially reach southern Texas late this weekend. Hurricane…
Read MoreInterior Distributes Gulf Energy Revenues
GOMESA funds support coastal conservation and resilience projects in Gulf states. The Department of the Interior announced the distribution of over $353.6 million in energy revenues from fiscal…
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Transportation Department Issues Loan for Louisiana Interstate Connector
Build America Bureau expedites new connector between LA1 and LA 415. The Department of Transportation issued a $88.3 million loan to the state of Louisiana this month, granting…
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U.S. Aviation Authorities Implement Reforms for Holiday Travel
The industry still faces staffing shortages. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have launched efforts to modernize and enhance the country’s aviation…
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Massive Storm Causes Flooding, Power Outages in Florida
Over 50,000 without power in the southeastern part of the state. Southeastern Florida has experienced up to ten inches of heavy rainfall Thursday. Tens of thousands of people…
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