Democrats Press To Close National Parks Damaged During Shutdown
By Bloomberg Environment: House Democrats and environmental groups pressed the Trump administration to close all national parks during the partial government shutdown, saying they’re at risk of permanent damage from recent vandalism and overflowing waste.
By Cretech: Technology is powering the rise of smart cities, transforming everything from traffic management to waste collection.
From TSA to Tax Refunds: Tracking the Impact of the Government Shutdown
By Bloomberg: Companies, investors and consumers are increasingly feeling the impact of the partial government shutdown that began Dec. 22. President Donald Trump and Congress remain at an impasse...
Wheeler to Face Hill Hearing Next Week Despite EPA Shutdown
By Bloomberg Environment: EPA Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler will get his day on Capitol Hill next week, even if the agency he’s been tapped to permanently lead is still shut down.
CMBS Issuance Might Decline by 5 to 10 Percent in 2019
By National Real Estate Investor: Heightened competition, a smaller pipeline of maturities and volatility in capital markets are likely to create headwinds for CMBS issuance in 2019.
Mexico to sign electricity deal with Hydro-Québec
By JWN: Mexico now has almost 13,000 MW of hydro power, with potential to generate 27,000 MW, according to the World Energy Council.
How A Prolonged Government Shutdown Could Impact Commercial Real Estate
By Bisnow: The federal government shutdown entered its 13th day Thursday, just the eighth shutdown ever to eclipse the 10-day mark.
EPA Is Shut Down, But Courthouse Doors Still Open
By Bloomberg Environment: Federal courts are open even though the EPA’s doors are closed, but judges are already putting the brakes on a raft of cases as the government shutdown drags on.
House Passes Green Infrastructure Bill Under Congress’ Deadline
By Bloomberg Environment: Cities and states would get more credit from the EPA for installing natural stormwater runoff systems under a bill the House passed Dec. 19.
Home Insurance Co. Could Pay $27 Million for Six Superfund Sites
By Bloomberg Environment: A handful of Superfund sites around the country are slated to receive $27 million from Home Insurance Co., which is being liquidated.
