Senate permitting bill includes provisions utilities historically opposed

A bipartisan Senate permitting measure advances despite longstanding utility opposition, signaling a shift in lobbying influence over infrastructure legislation.

First covered Oct 6, 2026 · 2:08 PM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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35d Latitude Media How monopoly utilities lost influence in Washington — The Senate’s bipartisan permitting bill includes a provisions utilities have historically opposed.

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