COVID-19 Vaccine Update for Oil-Producing States
At the beginning of March, President Biden invoked the Defense Production Act to boost production of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine after it received... Read More
COVID-19 Marks One Year: Disruption & Devastation Continues
This month marks one year since the first COVID-19 case was detected in the United States and has infected more than 25 million people.... Read More
New Mexico Legislature Begins, Prioritizing Economic Recovery
The New Mexico legislature meets this week to begin a 60-day session. The state continues to have a Democratic trifecta in the governor’s office and majorities in both state... Read More
U.S. Senate, House Freshman Class in Oil-Producing States Sworn In
Oil and gas producing states elected several new members of the U.S. House and Senate in 2020. TEXAS Rep. Pat Fallon, R-TX-4... Read More
COVID-19 Vaccinations Continue in Critical OFS States
In the United States, the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine continues to be administered at a pace slower than anticipated. Just 4.5 million people have received... Read More
States Begin COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution, Next Phases Remain Unclear
On Tuesday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed that Moderna’s vaccine is effective and safe for use. An independent committee will... Read More
COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan in Critical OFS States
Following an international rush to develop a COVID-19 vaccination, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has confirmed the safety and efficacy of Pfizer’s coronavirus... Read More
COVID-19 State and Local Jurisdictional Update
As states and local jurisdictions enact partial or full shutdowns of business, it is critical for PESA to ensure that all elements of our sector... Read More
2020 Energy-Producting State Election Updates
Texas – Republican Trifecta Gov. Greg Abbott (R) Upper Chamber: Republican Lower Chamber: Republican Results Jim Wright, Republican, won the open seat... Read More
New Mexico Agency to Study Bond Requirements for Oil, Gas and Mining Operations
New Mexico State Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard has announced her office will begin researching possible updates to bond requirements for oil, gas and... Read More