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Business Wire
06-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Phoenix Energy CEO Adam Ferrari Announces the 2025 Phoenix Energy Scholarship to Empower Future Generations of Oil and Gas Professionals
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Phoenix Energy Scholarship is now accepting applications for its 2025 cycle. Awarded by Phoenix Energy One, LLC ('Phoenix Energy')—formerly known as Phoenix Capital Group Holdings, LLC—a leading energy company specializing in oil production, mineral rights acquisitions, and non-operating working interests, the $15,000 scholarship is designed to support a student pursuing a career in the oil and gas sector. Eligible applicants must be first-year students who have been accepted to and will enroll full-time at an accredited U.S. university in the fall of 2025. Applicants must also reside in the United States, maintain a minimum GPA of 3.5, and plan to pursue a degree aligned with a career in the oil and gas industry, such as petroleum engineering or oil and gas management. To apply, students must submit their high school GPA, as well as the GPA for any college courses completed to date. Applicants must also provide an essay between 2,000 and 3,000 words outlining their career goals and aspirations within the oil and gas sector. The application window opens on May 5, 2025, and all submissions must be received by July 13, 2025. Last year's scholarship recipient, Skyler Meuse, is a Petroleum Engineering student at Texas A&M University in College Station. Meuse was selected for his clear dedication to advancing the oil and gas industry and his passion for energy innovation. His essay played a pivotal role in his selection, emphasizing the critical role of technological advancements in shaping the future of the energy sector. Meuse specifically highlighted the potential of AI, robotics, and automation to increase efficiency and enhance drilling operations. When discussing Meuse's selection, Phoenix Energy Founder and CEO Adam Ferrari said, 'Skyler Meuse exemplifies the values we look for in a Phoenix Capital Group [now Phoenix Energy] Scholarship recipient. His drive, curiosity, and focus on innovation reflect the qualities essential for leading and advancing in the oil and gas industry. We are thrilled to support his academic journey and look forward to seeing the positive impact he will undoubtedly make in the future.' The ultimate goal of the Phoenix Energy Scholarship is to support students in their pursuit of impactful careers within the oil and gas industry. The 2025 scholarship recipient will be announced in August 2025. Additional information about the scholarship—including topics to cover in the essay and where to submit the essay and application—can be found here. Those interested in learning more about Phoenix Energy and its CEO, Adam Ferrari, can visit the official Phoenix Energy website here.
Boston Globe
11-04-2025
- Politics
- Boston Globe
Effort to ban sanctuary cities in N.H. advances even after Democrats withdraw support
On Thursday, Democrats said they can no longer support the proposal, which requires law enforcement in New Hampshire to comply with immigration detainers of inmates. Only three Democrats voted in favor of the measure, which passed in a 211-161 vote. Representative David Meuse, a Portsmouth Democrat, was among the Democrats who withdrew his support for the bill. Advertisement Meuse said immigration enforcement is being carried out differently now, as immigrants without a criminal record have been taken into custody. Get N.H. Morning Report A weekday newsletter delivering the N.H. news you need to know right to your inbox. Enter Email Sign Up 'What's changed over the past few weeks for many of us has been seeing green card holders who may have committed minor crimes and violations in the past, often many years in the past, He pointed to the 'What this bill does, under the guise of enabling New Hampshire law enforcement to support federal immigration efforts, is to make our state a willing accomplice in a politically manufactured campaign of state terrorism,' he said. Advertisement Republicans, on the other hand, were united and consistent in their support of the measure, which they view as a matter of public safety. Republican Governor Kelly Ayotte has repeatedly called on lawmakers to send her a bill outlawing sanctuary policies. 'We need to work cooperatively with immigration services, because we want to make sure that we don't allow dangerous people, period, to remain on our streets,' she said during a press event in March. While other New England states have resisted President Trump's anti-immigrant agenda, the push to ban sanctuary policies is one way New Hampshire is aligning with it. The Granite State would be the first among its neighbors to approve such a ban if it becomes law. Other states in the region have taken steps to protect immigrants, including Vermont, which passed a 2017 state law prohibiting state and local government officials from sharing information about immigration status with the federal government. Representative Joseph Sweeney, a Salem Republican and the bill's prime sponsor, said on Thursday that anyone in the country without a legal status isn't welcome in the state. 'If you are in this nation illegally, I do not want you welcomed in the state of New Hampshire,' Sweeney said. He blamed sanctuary policies for unleashing 'destruction and death' on neighboring states, pointing to the influx of illegal drugs like fentanyl. However, data from the 'We need to take the handcuffs off of our local law enforcement and encourage them to cooperate with federal law enforcement and ICE to protect New Hampshire,' he said. Advertisement The bill now heads to the Senate before it can advance to the governor's desk. This article first appeared in Globe NH | Morning Report, our free newsletter focused on the news you need to know about New Hampshire, including great coverage from the Boston Globe and links to interesting articles from other places. If you'd like to receive it via e-mail Monday through Friday, Amanda Gokee can be reached at
Yahoo
21-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
House gun control measures voted down
Feb. 20—With a larger Republican majority thanks to the voters, gun rights advocates easily beat back gun control measures in the House of Representatives Thursday. But supporters remained hopeful that the Legislature will end past division and pass a related bill that would require that those a judge found to be mentally incompetent to own a gun be reported to the federal criminal background checks system. The House turned down legislation to close a legal loophole in state law and mandate criminal background checks for all gun sales along with imposing a three-day waiting period (HB 56). Currently, a background check is only required to purchase a gun from a federally licensed firearms dealer. This means anyone, including convicted felons, can buy a gun at a gun show or through a private sale without that background check. State Rep. David Meuse, D-Portsmouth, argued the waiting period would reduce the incidence of suicides by use of a gun. "There are two sets of victims too many of us prefer not to see. They are victims of gun violence and gun suicide in our state," Meuse said. The legislation would exempt anyone who receives a gun through a gift or inheritance or the practice of allowing hunters and those at shooting ranges to "try out" different weapons. But Rep. Jennifer Rhodes, R-Winchester, said if the bill was about suicide prevention there would be more exceptions to include the right of past victims of domestic violence to be able to quickly purchase a weapon to defend themselves. "I would say this is simply about control," Rhodes said. The House vote to kill the measure was 216-154 with 11 House Democrats joining all Republicans who were present in support of that move. Meuse told reporters he wasn't surprised at the defections. "Many of them are serving in districts that aren't as blue as Portsmouth," Meuse said. A short time later, the House voted similarly, 211-161, to kill a second bill (HB 352) that would make it illegal for anyone other than a law enforcement officer to possess a gun at a polling place. A group of five House Democrats joined all GOP House members in opposing that bill as well. Rep. Tim Horrigan, D-Durham, said there are 22 states plus the District of Columbia that restrict gun possession at the polls, and said his bill would reduce the threat of violence. Rep. Terry Roy, R-Deerfield, said there has never been an incident of gun play at a New Hampshire polling place and the attempt at government control is a solution in search of a problem. "The people of New Hampshire have made it clear time and time again that they will not tolerate attacks on their Second Amendment rights, and we are proud to have upheld that standard," Roy said in a statement after the votes. House and Senate committees are considering similar bills to close the mental health loophole that came to light when a former New Hampshire Hospital patient barged in and shot to death security officer Bradley Haas in November 2023. A state trooper shot and killed the shooter. State prosecutors said the shooter got the weapon he used to shoot Haas by lying on his application at a Barrington firearms store. Meuse credited Roy with working with House Democrats on a pending amendment to the proposal that he feels optimistic can make it through the Legislature this spring. A similar proposal died in the state Senate last year after gun rights activists said it failed to provide due process to a gun owner who is later found to be mentally competent to get his firearms back. The House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee is expected to vote on its version of that bill (HB 159) next week. The Senate Judiciary Committee took testimony on its own proposal (SB 144) on Thursday. klandrigan@
Boston Globe
07-02-2025
- Politics
- Boston Globe
Anti-sanctuary bill passes N.H. House nearly unanimously and without discussion
There was no discussion of the measure on the House floor Thursday, but ahead of the votes Democrats worked with Republicans to narrow the bill's scope. The amended legislation applies to people already in custody for an alleged criminal violation. The original bill language said 'a law enforcement agency shall use best efforts to support the enforcement of federal immigration law.' Get N.H. Morning Report A weekday newsletter delivering the N.H. news you need to know right to your inbox. Enter Email Sign Up HB 511 requires law enforcement agencies to comply with immigration detainers of inmates and it bans sanctuary policies that 'prohibit or impede' the enforcement of federal immigration law. Local law enforcement would not be allowed to enact a blanket policy against compliance with immigration detainers, and they could not restrict use of inmate immigration information. Advertisement But the bill also includes a provision barring New Hampshire law enforcement from investigating an inmate's citizenship status. 'It essentially codifies the practices that existed in New Hampshire municipalities, but ensures they're being followed,' said Representative Alissandra Murray, a Manchester Democrat, who worked on the amendment. Representative Jonah O. Wheeler, a Peterborough Democrat, called it 'a really hard vote,' and said Democrats will still support the state's immigrant communities. 'I think you can support immigrants without having to say that we're going to not follow the direction of the federal government, which could put the state in a seriously risky position,' he said. He said the amendment makes sure local law enforcement won't be responsible for enforcing federal immigration law, while at the same time ensuring local cooperation with federal immigration law. The amendment was pitched to Democrats as a 'harm reduction measure,' since Republicans, which have a 44-seat majority in the House, had the votes to pass the original, broader bill, according to Wheeler. That's how Representative David Meuse, a Portsmouth Democrat, also described it in a post on Advertisement On Friday, the committee I serve on, the NH House Criminal Justice & Public Safety committee voted unanimously to... Posted by 'The amendment to the bill makes changes to the language that make it less harmful and narrow the scope of the bill to already incarcerated people,' Meuse wrote. 'Without the amendment, NH police would have been required to hand over to ICE any undocumented immigrant they encounter with an immigration detainer out on them—even those who have not committed a crime." Meuse did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the House vote. While there's no legal definition of a sanctuary city, it's become a political shorthand for places that refuse to cooperate with federal authorities and detain someone based solely on immigration status. In New Hampshire, there's no state-wide sanctuary policy, although after President Trump began his first term in 2017, several local communities began enacting policies regulating how local police cooperate with federal immigration authorities. The Cheshire County Sheriff Eli Rivera, who in 2017 Lebanon, N.H., enacted a ' Advertisement It also stops local agents from helping or participating in immigration enforcement actions, and it stops local authorities from permitting federal immigration authorities access to someone who has been detained locally. Karen Liot Hill, a Lebanon Democrat now serving on New Hampshire's powerful Executive Council, chaired the task force that created the ordinance after residents voted on a ballot measure asking elected city officials to do so. She said the aim was that local police officers should not do the work of federal immigration agents. 'We did not want our local resources to be co-opted by the federal government,' she said. 'Federal resources should be used to implement federal law.' Hill said she anticipates the city will review the ordinance in light of state legislation, but she doesn't anticipate major changes will be necessary. 'There might be some minor tweaks that are needed but we'll get to the bottom of those and address those as needed,' she said. In the five years since the welcoming ordinance took effect there have been around 5,000 arrests, and only three involved people with 'questionable immigration status issues,' according to City Manager Shaun Mulholland. Amanda Gokee can be reached at
