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Texas governor-elect’s plan to freeze electricity prices raises questions over legal authority

Texas Democratic Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa plans to freeze electricity rates on Day One, but experts warn the move could trigger energy shortages.

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Senate advances bipartisan permitting reform bill, teeing up passage

The Senate voted on Monday to advance a major bipartisan bill that aims to speed up the construction of energy and other infrastructure projects — clearing a key hurdle toward the measure becoming law. The vote was 73-25, teeing up likely Senate passage in the weeks ahead. The bill in question, the Bipartisan American Affordability...