Federal judge strikes down New York's climate superfund law, clouding New Jersey's version

A federal judge struck down New York's law imposing $75 billion in retroactive penalties on fossil fuel producers over 25 years, and business groups say New Jersey's stalled $50 billion equivalent cannot now proceed.

AI companies and politicians are sweetening data center deals with local incentives such as $50,000 teacher bonuses in Louisiana, a lazy river in Michigan and $10,000 for Hazle Township, Pa., residents.

Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon) said in a news release Tuesday his update to the Gaming Act would regulate skill games and generate nearly $1 billion in additional property tax relief before they are forced to go dark.

Four Pennsylvania House seats could decide the majority as Johnson and Jeffries both campaign in-state

Democrats are targeting Reps. Ryan Mackenzie, Rob Bresnahan (co-op: Claverack), Scott Perry (co-op: Adams) and Brian Fitzpatrick, three of whom won by less than two points in 2024.

Sherrill signs law legalizing plug-in solar panels up to 1,200 watts

Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed a law Tuesday allowing residents and tenants to install plug-in solar panels of up to 1,200 watts, effective in six months, with landlords, HOAs and municipalities generally barred from prohibiting them.

Pennsylvania still carries an unenforceable statute defining marriage as between one man and one woman; Shapiro has long backed LGBTQ rights while Garrity's positions on many of those issues are unclear.

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Jeffries refers two Democrats to a caucus rules panel after they rescued a GOP rule vote

House Democratic leaders said in a statement they are swiftly referring Reps. Jared Golden and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez to the Committee on Caucus Rules after the two joined Republicans on a procedural vote.

Trump defends data centers as the 'Golden Goose' as Republicans distance themselves

Trump called data centers the "Golden Goose" on Truth Social Monday, even as a July POLITICO poll found support among his 2024 voters fell from 45 percent to 34 percent in six months.

Oil executives cast doubt on Trump's $100 billion Venezuela energy plan

Executives told POLITICO the fields targeted under Trump's $100 billion plan to rebuild Venezuela's energy infrastructure could take years to produce significant oil.

Markey turns back Moulton's primary challenge by roughly 35 points

Sen. Ed Markey, 80, beat Rep. Seth Moulton about 70-35 in Tuesday's Massachusetts primary, while Rep. Stephen Lynch defeated challenger Patrick Roath 55.2 percent to 44.8 percent.

Brandon Lowe scored from third with two outs when Giants third baseman Oseilvis Basabe short-hopped a throw to first; Paul Skenes allowed five runs on eight hits in 4 2/3 innings, raising his ERA to 3.97.

Asked Tuesday whether he would play without a new deal, Porter said "I don't know. I have to talk to the guys upstairs and my agents about that one," as he ramps back up at practice.