All articles tagged with #emergency order
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry declared a state of emergency on September 22, 2026, to address record-high diesel prices. The executive order allows farmers and timber harvesters to use untaxed, dyed off-road fuel in highway vehicles through October 22. This measure aims to provide immediate relief during peak harvest season as diesel costs have surged to $6.03 per gallon, significantly exceeding budgeted levels.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announced an emergency order banning kratom sales statewide for up to a year to curb unregulated, additive products commonly sold in gas stations; the ban allows municipalities to craft local rules, aligns with FDA warnings about health risks and dependence, and will be followed by outreach to providers and the public.
The Trump administration has ordered the continued operation of the coal-fired Craig Unit 1 in Colorado due to an emergency need for electricity, despite plans for its closure and criticism from local officials and environmental groups. The order, which extends the plant's operation through March 2026, has sparked debate over energy policy, costs, and environmental impact, with some arguing it contradicts Colorado's clean energy goals and reliability assessments.
The U.S. Department of Energy has issued an emergency order to keep the aging Craig coal plant in Colorado open until 2026, just a day before its scheduled closure, citing energy emergency concerns, though this move has faced opposition from state officials and environmental groups who argue it is unnecessary and costly for ratepayers.
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has signed an emergency order to continue food assistance benefits for vulnerable populations through November amid the federal government shutdown, but benefits for others will lapse if the shutdown persists, causing concern among residents and food banks.
The U.S. Department of Energy has ordered Constellation Energy to delay the planned retirement of 760 MW of power at the Eddystone plant in Pennsylvania to address an emergency in the PJM grid, supporting continued operation until at least August 28 to ensure grid reliability amid record demand and potential shortages.
The Trump administration invoked emergency powers to keep the Eddystone Generating Station in Pennsylvania operational, citing grid reliability concerns, despite plans for its closure, amid broader debates over fossil fuel plant retirements and energy policy.
A pro-gun group, the National Association for Gun Rights, is suing New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham over a 30-day emergency order that suspends the right to carry firearms in public in Albuquerque's Bernalillo county. The order was issued in response to recent fatal shootings, including those of children. The governor cited public health concerns and the need to address gun violence. The pro-gun group argues that the order violates the Bruen US Supreme Court ruling and accuses the governor of disregarding the constitution. The enforcement of the ban may face challenges, as the Bernalillo county sheriff and Albuquerque's mayor have indicated that their law enforcement agencies will not enforce it.
New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has issued an emergency order suspending the right to carry firearms in public in Albuquerque and the surrounding county for at least 30 days due to a recent surge in gun violence, including the fatal shooting of an 11-year-old boy. The order exempts police and licensed security guards, but violators could face civil penalties and fines. Those with concealed carry permits can transport guns to certain private locations as long as they are secured. While some law enforcement officials have expressed reservations about the order, the governor believes it is necessary to address the issue of gun violence.
New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has issued an emergency order suspending the right to carry guns in public across Albuquerque and Bernalillo County for at least 30 days, citing recent instances of gun violence. The order, which faces potential legal challenges, applies to open and concealed carry in most public places and excludes police and licensed security guards. Violators could face civil penalties and a fine of up to $5,000. The governor's action comes in response to recent shootings, including the death of an 11-year-old boy outside a baseball stadium. Some law enforcement officials have expressed concerns about the order's impact on constitutional rights.
New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has issued an emergency public health order suspending the open and concealed carry of firearms in Albuquerque for 30 days due to a recent surge in gun violence, including the fatal shooting of an 11-year-old boy. The restrictions, which exempt police, are expected to face legal challenges, but the governor believes they are necessary to address the alarming increase in violent crime rates in the area.
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone issued an emergency order requiring hotels, motels, and shelters to obtain permission from the county before contracting with other municipalities to house asylum seekers. The county is facing a shortage of housing options for both asylum seekers and its own homeless population. This comes as New York City seeks help from other municipalities to cope with the influx of migrants.
Monroe County Executive Adam Bello issued an emergency order to prevent hotels, motels, and shelters from providing emergency housing until an emergency housing plan is submitted and approved by the Monroe County Department of Human Services. The order does not prevent migrants from coming to Monroe County while they await resolution of their legal asylum application. Hochul met with members of Congress to discuss the issue of an unprecedented shortage of emergency housing. Other counties in New York State have also issued emergency orders due to the influx of asylum-seekers.
New York City plans to transport migrants who need temporary shelter to Onondaga County next week, despite the county’s emergency order that attempts to ban such transfers. The bus is expected to arrive in the next few days at the Candlewood Suites Syracuse Airport Hotel on South Bay Road in Salina. Onondaga County issued an emergency order that temporarily bans the transfer of migrants into the county and threatens to fine local hotels or motels that temporarily house them. Two other New York counties, Rockland and Orange counties, succeeded in obtaining temporary restraining orders from a judge last week, blocking the migrant transfers.
Onondaga County Sheriff Toby Shelley has refused to enforce an emergency order issued by County Executive Ryan McMahon, which directs his department to stop people suspected of transporting migrants seeking asylum into the county. Shelley said he doesn’t think it’s legal for his deputies to pull over vehicles simply on suspicion that the driver or passengers are migrants seeking shelter in the county. McMahon authorized and directed the sheriff “to make limited stops to notify persons suspected of transporting migrants or asylum seekers” that they are in violation of his emergency order.