Press Releases

The millions of hard working people who work for the federal government should not be used as political pawns nor should their livelihood become a political weapon.

Criminal Prosecution for Misuse of Funds Unlikely by Partisan DOJ

This shutdown is not just a budget standoff – it’s being weaponized to consolidate power in the Executive Branch at the direct expense of the American people.

Decision Leaves Communities Vulnerable to Toxic Pollution

In response to the Trump Administration’s threat to conduct mass firings of government employees if there is a government shutdown, PEER Executive Director Tim Whitehouse issued the following statement.

More Than 3 Years after IG Report, EPA Has Not Made Needed Corrections

World’s Leading Scientists Departing Public Service This Month

Rollback of 500-Year to 100-Year Standard Only Paused After Texas Floods

Federal Regulations Governing Disposal of Property on Park Lands Ignored

8th Circuit Rejects Operators Bid to Resume Noisy Tourist Overflights

EPA Begins Firing Signatories of Declaration of Dissent

Spreading “Misinformation” Is Hypocritical Reason to Punish Dissenters

Advocates Request Land Managers Activate Drought Protections as Extreme Conditions Grip Rangelands

PFAS-Laden Biosolid Fertilizers Pose a Clear Public Health Threat

MAHA Commission Pressed to Take Concrete Action on Toxic PFAS

Complaint Faults FDA Failure to Address Post-Market Warnings

Inspector General Raises Concerns about Minnesota Wildlife Lands

Anti-Pollution Enforcement Efforts Well Below Historic Averages

Claws Back 2024 Policy that Prioritized Rangeland Health on Sensitive Landscapes

Eliminating the Office of Research and Development Harms All Americans