Research by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis showed the number of wells likely to become orphans is growing faster than the state can plug and remediate its existing inventory.

The Native American Rights Fund report used federal data from the past three general elections to show rejected voter registration applications increased by an average of 200% in counties where Native Americans make up at least a quarter of the population.

Ramos was released from custody during a news conference outside the county jail Saturday, with the crowd erupting in cheers.

The jury found over 43 million violations of state consumer protection law and it is now up to the judge to determine how much the company would pay, with attorneys representing the state asking for the maximum $5,000 penalty per violation.