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States Continue to Bolster Whistleblower Protections: PEER Analysis

From: Safety+Health Magazine

"Most states have expanded their whistleblower protection laws over the past 12 years, including 10 states that have done so in their most recent legislative…

Louisiana Black Bear Needs Renewed Federal Protection

From: HoumaToday.com

"Environmental groups, including Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, and others filed the lawsuit June 28 in Washington. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife…

Greens Sue for Protections on Louisiana Black Bear

From: E&E news

"The suit says there are fewer than 700 in the wild, since other black bears are breeding with the Louisiana bears. "They're actually making things worse rather than…

Suit: Louisiana Black Bear Needs Renewed Federal Protection

From: Herald-Whig

"Environmental groups, including Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, and others filed the lawsuit June 28 in Washington. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife…

Scott Pruitt’s Abuse of Public Service

From: Akron Beacon-Journal

"Recall how Pruitt became representative of the swamp President Trump says he wants to drain — from around-the-clock security and the $43,000 secure phone…


News Releases

FLORIDA DROPS OUT OF CLIMATE CHANGE FIGHT

Gov. Crist Nixes Joining RGGI or Pursuing State Emission Curbs; Will Defer to Feds

POLITICAL ARM TWISTING FOR MASSIVE DELAWARE BAY WIND FARM

New Jersey under Pressure to Lift Ban on Wind Turbines in Migratory Bird Flyway

FEDS OKAY TOURISTS SWIMMING WITH MANATEES

Fish & Wildlife Service Rejects PEER Petition to End “Swim-With” Permits

OBAMA STRIP-MINING PICK BAD NEWS FOR COAL COUNTRY

Industry-Friendly State Regulator Signals There Will Be No Crackdown on Abuses

EPA AUDIT RIPS NEW JERSEY DEP PERFORMANCE

Corrective Actions Never Implemented for Toxic, Wetlands and Other Programs