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Chuck Owen

Coverage of Chuck Owen in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: May 29 · 11:00 UTCMost recent: Jun 9 · 08:30 UTC
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House Bill 670topic2Draxorganization2wood pellet industrytopic2Louisiana Legislatureorganization1Louisiana Economic Developmentorganization1air pollutantstopic1Louisiana legislatureorganization1Dogwood Allianceorganization1Urania, Louisianaplace1Bastrop, Louisianaplace1
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  • POLITICSJun 9 · 08:30 UTCGRIST
    Louisiana lawmakers rush to support an industry they ‘do not know a lot about’

    Louisiana lawmakers passed a bill to expand wood pellet manufacturing despite acknowledging limited knowledge of the industry. The legislation, sponsored by Representative Chuck Owen, aims to incentivize pellet mills, which are owned by a British company and linked to environmental concerns.

  • BUSINESSMay 29 · 11:00 UTCLOUISIANA ILLUMINATOR
    Louisiana lawmakers approve incentives for controversial wood pellet industry

    Louisiana lawmakers passed House Bill 670 to provide incentives for the wood pellet industry, easing regulations and offering workforce and infrastructure support. The industry faces criticism for pollution violations and greenhouse gas emissions linked to exports to the UK, with opponents arguing it undermines environmental goals.