This Week in Social Issues — Washington (#35, 2026)
Congress to hold hearings on Indigenous safety, Native housing, and homelessness fraud; disability rights media coverage; rural resettlement incentives in focus; union and family policy debates.
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This Week in Oil & Gas — Washington (#35, 2026)
BLM proposes expedited permitting for NPR-A oil sites; White House amends Defense Production Act delegations; FERC advances reviews for new gas, LNG projects; Texas, Arkansas pipeline EA released; Federal preemption affirmed for gasoline transport safety claims.
This Week in Mining — Washington (#35, 2026)
NRC launches rule for in situ uranium recovery and decommissioning timelines; BLM proposes streamlined process for NPR-A oil and gas sites; White House revises Defense Production Act delegations.
This Week in Utilities & Power — Washington (#35, 2026)
DOE launches RFI on bulk-power system security; NRC proposes in situ uranium rules, decommissioning updates; Presidential order revises Defense Production Act energy authority.
This Week in Construction & Housing — Ottawa (#34, 2026)
Mississauga receives $401M for housing infrastructure; Ottawa launches Energy & Electricity Workforce Alliance; federal support for Hamilton businesses facing tariffs; Build Communities Strong Fund advances water, wastewater, and asset management projects; CBSA begins Paterson port modernization.
This Week in Arts & Culture — Ottawa (#34, 2026)
Federal funds announced for Temiskaming Art Gallery; National Film Board launches 16 new productions; community event support in Brantford; heritage infrastructure investments on Cape Breton; no major US federal arts actions this week.
