WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 [Category: Energy] -- The American Petroleum Institute issued the following news release: * * * API, States File Lawsuit to Reverse New Restrictions on Offshore Oil and Natural Gas Development WASHINGTON, January 17, 2025 -- The American Petroleum Institute today joined with the states of Alabama, Alaska, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi in filing a challenge to the Biden administration's ban on new oil and natural gas leasing across millions of acres of federal waters.  more PR

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Jan. 17 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Jan. 16, 2025: * * * More States Introducing Legislation for Phone-free Schools Written by Catrin Wigfall To help reduce classroom distractions, curb online bullying, and encourage face-to-face interactions among students, more states are introducing legislation on cell phone use during school. North  more PR