Frank Maisano, a senior principal in Bracewell’s Policy Resolution Group, recently joined the “Volts” podcast to discuss how politics shapes the energy sector. Maisano and host David Roberts discussed the importance of ensuring that industry viewpoints are represented in energy
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The Julie Mason Show: Frank Maisano on Increasing Gas Prices and Data Centers Entering Politics
Frank Maisano, a senior principal in Bracewell’s Policy Resolution Group, recently joined “The Julie Mason Show” on SiriusXM to discuss the latest news in the energy sector. Maisano discussed the implications of rising gasoline and diesel prices on the midterm elections,…
Trump’s Climate Rollbacks Will Keep Emissions Higher for Longer
The Environmental Protection Agency has repealed carbon emissions standards for power plants, eliminating requirements that certain facilities deploy carbon capture and sequestration technology. The move represents one of the most significant climate-related regulatory reversals of the Trump administration and…
Why Blue States Will Struggle to Supplant the Feds on Climate
As states explore ways to advance climate policies amid federal regulatory rollbacks, courts are increasingly being asked to weigh the relationship between state authority and federal environmental law. The outcome of those disputes could vary depending on the specific regulatory…
From Fracking to Data Centers: Hearing From People on Both Sides of the Opposition
As opposition to data center development grows in communities across the country, developers are facing increased pressure to engage with residents and address concerns about infrastructure, energy use and local impacts. Industry participants say successful projects increasingly depend on early…
SEC’s Office of Municipal Securities Looks to Add Financial Analyst to Staff
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Office of Municipal Securities (OMS) is seeking to expand its expertise with a financial analyst role, signaling a potentially greater focus on data-driven analysis of municipal market practices. The move comes as SEC…
‘No Industry Is Safe’ – Boards Are Gearing Up for Congressional Investigations
Boards are increasingly preparing for the possibility of heightened congressional scrutiny as the 2026 midterm elections approach, with investigations expected to focus on issues ranging from government dealings and affordability concerns to AI, data centers and other emerging technologies.…