8 state races poised to reshape US energy landscapeEnergy WireMedia Coverage | Nov 05, 2024

Legislative and regulatory contests could speed up or slow down the shift to renewable energy and climate-focused policies.

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By Francisco “A.J.” Camacho, Shelby Webb, Jeffrey Tomich

Voting booths are set up at a polling place in Newtown, Pennsylvania. Matt Rourke/AP

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Members of the Railroad Commission can accept campaign contributions at any point during their six-year terms, said Virginia Palacios, executive director of Commission Shift, a nonpartisan group that advocates for changes to the commission.

“Because of the lack of limitations on donations, it calls into question whether commissioners can make unbiased decisions while they receive donations from industry,” Palacios said. “They often receive contributions before and after key decision moments, which gives the appearance of companies vying for favor through campaign donations.”

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