Shaping America’s Future
Energy, Property Rights, and Government Overreach
Let’s dive into some information on how much we pay for energy, whether the government is doing its job responsibly, and how government policies could harm our rights. I’m providing summaries here to help you get the big picture without reading the full articles, but the links are there if you want the details.
SCOTUS Opinions Indicate the Death of the Administrative State Is Just Beginning
Overview: Recent Supreme Court rulings signal a major shift in limiting the power of federal agencies, particularly through challenges to the Chevron Doctrine.
Key Decisions:
The Chevron Doctrine, established in 1984, allowed courts to defer to federal agencies’ interpretation of ambiguous laws.
Recent rulings have overturned this precedent, requiring courts to interpret laws themselves rather than rely on agencies’ judgment. (Gee, like the Constitution says?)
These changes emphasize restoring the separation of powers and putting Congress and states back at the forefront of lawmaking and enforcement.
Impact:
Reduced Regulatory Burden: Federal agencies will face tighter limits on their ability to create sweeping rules, particularly in contentious areas like climate policy and public health.
Accountability: Decisions will now rest more clearly with elected representatives rather than unelected bureaucrats, making the rule-making process more transparent and democratic.
Legal Implications: Businesses and individuals may have stronger grounds to challenge overreaching regulations in court.
This dismantling of Chevron signals the Supreme Court’s broader aim to rein in federal overreach and reaffirm the balance of powers laid out in the Constitution.
Property Rights Under Threat: The Government's 30x30 Plan
"30x30" seeks to increase the federally owned land and water to 30% by 2030 using:
- Pressure on private landowners to comply with federal goals.
- Ambiguities in land classifications that may lead to government overreach. (And you know if it can, it will.)
Call to Action: If we allow property rights to erode under the excuse of conservation, we will all face even greater restrictions on freedom and fewer options for prosperity. We cannot give one more inch. Already 37%. See ***.
Agenda47: America Must Have the #1 Lowest Cost Energy and Electricity on Earth
How to make the U.S. a global leader in affordable energy:
- Increase domestic production of clean coal, natural gas, and nuclear energy.
- Roll back environmental regulations that hinder economic growth.
- Exit restrictive international agreements.
Goal: Lower energy costs for all Americans and boost competitiveness.
Human Health and Welfare Effects from Increased Greenhouse Gases and Warming
Let’s use common sense and adopt a balanced, data-driven approach to climate policies.
See the full report here: The Heritage Foundation
Pentagon Fails 7th Audit in Row, Aims for Clean Audit in 2028
The Department of Defense could only account for 39% of its $3.8 trillion in assets.
(They’re only missing $2.318 trillion. Sure, no problem! For at least 7 years, they can’t account for the money, and they think they can get one audit right in another FOUR years?! What’s wrong with this picture? Maybe DoD is in the top three for Musk and Ramaswamy to make ‘efficient’.)
Concerns - Persistent gaps in inventory tracking and oversight fuel criticism of waste and inefficiency.
The DoD targets a clean audit by 2028, with steps to modernize systems and improve accountability.
These articles highlight how decisions made in Washington, the courts, and beyond have a big impact on everyday Americans. Whether it’s fighting for affordable energy, protecting private property, or holding government agencies accountable, it’s clear we all have a role to play in shaping our future.
Stay informed, stay engaged, and let’s keep working toward a freer and stronger America!
God bless you and God bless America.
*** Property Rights Under Threat: The Government's 30x30 Plan (cont.)
Approximately 28% of land in the United States is already owned by the federal government, totaling about 640 million acres out of the nation's 2.27 billion acres. (Ballotpedia)
This includes national parks, forests, wildlife refuges, and other federal properties.
State and local governments also own significant land, such as state parks, forests, and municipal properties. While exact figures vary, estimates suggest that state and local governments collectively own an additional 9% to 10% of U.S. land. Combining federal, state, and local ownership, government entities currently control approximately 37% to 38% of the nation's land.
United we stand. Divided we fall. We must not let America fall.
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(I use AI to help with the summaries.)
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