Gov. Pence Signs Letter Opposing EPA Changes

Indiana Governor Mike Pence
Indiana Governor Mike Pence

Indiana was on a list of 10 governors pushing back against plans proposed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

The EPA is calling for a reduction is carbon emissions from the current 75 parts per billion to between 65 and 70 parts per billion. As things stand, 91 of Indiana’s 92 counties meet federal ozone clean air standards.

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Congresswoman Walorski Aims to Pass GAS Act

Congresswoman Jackie Walorski
Congresswoman Jackie Walorski
In an effort to reduce the cost of gasoline, Congresswoman Jackie Walorski is teaming up with a Nebraskan congressman in reintroducing the Gas Accessibility and Stabilization Act in the House of Representatives. According to Walorski, this “commonsense” legislation will help to stabilize gas prices by allowing the EPA to waive fuel mandates. GasBuddy.com Senior Petroleum Analyst Patrick DeHaan agrees with the idea.

“It’s certainly a big step in the right direction. Politicians have long looked at price gouging and other factors behind gas prices, but I think this is the root of all evil here, is the fragmentation that exists with boutique fuels – that is, different cities, different counties, maybe utilizing and consuming different types of gasoline than other nearby cities,” said DeHaan.

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