Senate Negotiators Reach Bipartisan Permitting Deal

Senate negotiators announced a bipartisan permitting deal aimed at speeding approvals for energy projects, with Sheldon Whitehouse among those involved.

Left-leaning outlets frame the deal as a threat to environmental protections that benefits fossil-fuel projects. Center outlets emphasize faster approvals and the proposal’s provisions while noting unresolved wind and solar questions. Right-leaning outlets focus on a shorter deadline for lawsuits over energy projects, while noting Whitehouse sought clarity about wind and solar approvals.