According to a report from the Dickinson Press, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum ordered the mandatory evacuation of Dakota Access Pipeline protesters stressing the dangers of spring flooding and the need to avoid environmental damage. The report followed an official release from the Governor’s Office, and a release from Sen. John Hoeven which stated that… Continue reading North Dakota Governor Issues Emergency Evacuation Order for Protest Camps
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Energy Subcommittee Hears Testimony from Pipeline Stakeholders and Dakota Access
Today, the Energy Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee held a hearing in Washington, DC to gather information from a number of stakeholders on various energy infrastructure projects. The hearing was entitled “Modernizing Energy and Electricity Delivery Systems: Challenges and Opportunities to Promote Infrastructure Improvement and Expansion.” The committee heard from various stakeholders… Continue reading Energy Subcommittee Hears Testimony from Pipeline Stakeholders and Dakota Access