Mary Lou Lang News
Forty-one groups tell U.S. Senate: Stop tax credits for wind power
By Mary Lou Lang | Oct 29, 2020
Forty-one organizations are urging the U.S. Senate to stand up against the wind lobby and eliminate tax credits for wind power.
Resurgence of COVID-19 cases deals another blow to Texas economy
By Mary Lou Lang | Aug 20, 2020
Despite the Texas economy recovering from the initial COVID-19 pandemic disruptions during May and June, July saw a resurgence of coronavirus cases and the economy has taken another hit.
Analyst: Renewable subsidies driving 'anticompetitive' Texas energy market
By Mary Lou Lang | Aug 17, 2020
The majority of new energy projects in Texas have involved renewable sources, and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) approved mostly solar and wind projects in July, S&P Global reported.
Top GOP operative: Todd Rokita an 'average' general election candidate
By Mary Lou Lang | Jun 19, 2020
The Indiana GOP held a virtual convention on July 18 where Republican candidates made their cases to delegates.
Hotels with CMBS loans seek relief, long-term solutions amidst pandemic
By Mary Lou Lang | May 6, 2020
Due to the ongoing pandemic, the hotel industry has seen astronomical decreases in occupancy and revenue. According to the American Hotel and Lodging Association, 70 percent of hotel employees have been laid off or furloughed and 80 percent of hotel rooms across the country remain empty.
Small businesses question Whitmer’s stay-at-home order
By Mary Lou Lang | Apr 16, 2020
Small businesses in Michigan are barely keeping afloat and some say they cannot survive much longer under the conditions of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s stay-at-home order.