Energy issues are at the forefront of many congressional races
July 5, 2014 By Lisa Bontempo and LP Gas
The midterm elections are less than six months away, and members of Congress have largely abandoned any pretense…
Read More Reliable Home Heating Act signed into law, streamlines hours-of-service process
July 1, 2014 By LP Gas
President Barack Obama signed the Reliable Home Heating Act into law on June 30, the National Propane Gas…
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Propane marketers testify to Senate energy committee on last winter’s struggles
May 22, 2014 By Brian Richesson
The propane industry finds itself in a “true energy revolution,” impacted by strong domestic production, record U.S. exports…
Read More Congressional testimony adds insight into new energy environment
April 22, 2014 By Brian Richesson
Transcripts from a congressional hearing don’t exactly equate to light reading, but one can gain an understanding about…
Read More Hearing on crane operator certification scheduled for next month
April 17, 2014 By LP Gas
The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) will host a public hearing May 19 at 9:30 a.m. in…
Read More President executing far-reaching orders on climate change initiatives
April 1, 2014 By Lisa Bontempo and LP Gas
This year may be a simple one in Congress. House Republicans have said they will not pass any…
Read More FTC complaint: Ferrellgas, AmeriGas coordinated on cylinder exchange
March 28, 2014 By LP Gas
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued an administrative complaint Thursday against Ferrellgas and AmeriGas, alleging the two companies…
Read More Federal bill to temporarily ease HOS restrictions on propane distribution
March 14, 2014 By LPGas
The U.S. Senate unanimously approved a bill that extends hours of service (HOS) waivers for propane deliveries through…
Read More FMCSA study supports hours-of-service rule change
February 6, 2014 By LP Gas
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) released findings from a third-party study providing…
Read More Turkey farmer associations calling for federal action on propane supply
February 6, 2014 By LP Gas
The National Turkey Federation and the Minnesota Turkey Growers Association are coordinating an effort to reach Congress and…
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