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Citizen Portal News Mississippi

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4 days ago

Public Service Commission approves prudence finding for $47 million substation amid concerns over limited oversight The Mississippi Public Service Commission approved a proposed order finding $47 million in costs for the Cosmo/Kosmos substation prudently incurred, while commissioners warned the Legislature's carve-out limits the agency's ability to review large-customer infrastructure and raised transparency and ratepayer-protection concerns.

The Mississippi Public Service Commission has approved a staggering $47 million in costs for the Cosmo substation, but concerns over limited oversight and transparency are raising alarms among commissioners.

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Citizen Portal News Georgia

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2 weeks ago

Meriwether County adopts six‑month moratorium on new data center approvals The Meriwether County Board of Commissioners adopted a temporary moratorium, effective Feb. 24 through Aug. 23, 2026, pausing acceptance and approval of new data center applications in the unincorporated county while staff evaluates infrastructure capacity and service impacts.

Meriwether County has hit the pause button on new data center developments to ensure its infrastructure can handle the demands—what does this mean for the future?

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Citizen Portal News Vermont

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2 weeks ago

Lawmakers probe whether data centers escape Act 250 oversight as committee considers H.0727 Committee discussion of H.0727 focused on whether data centers would trigger Act 250, the PUC CPG process, or neither; witnesses warned a 'gap' could leave mid‑sized facilities subject only to local review and proposed options including a targeted jurisdictional trigger, delayed contract issuance, or site‑specific limitations.

Lawmakers are raising alarms over potential loopholes in data center oversight that could leave mid-sized facilities escaping vital reviews—what's at stake for Vermont?

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Citizen Portal News Illinois

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2 weeks ago

Sugar Grove trustees table Grove Area 1 plat of easements after residents flag missing dimensions, groundwater concerns After residents and the village president identified missing lot dimensions and raised groundwater and statutory concerns, the Village of Sugar Grove board voted to table approval of the Grove Area 1 plat of easements to allow engineers and surveyors to correct and verify the documents.

Residents and President Sue Stilwell are demanding a thorough review of the Grove Area 1 plat after uncovering serious measurement errors and fears of future flooding.

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Citizen Portal News Vermont

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3 weeks ago

PUC witness tells committee the commission can deny large data‑center contracts; members weigh moratorium and Act 250 role Greg Faber of the Public Utility Commission told the Finance Committee the PUC can review and reject special contracts and interconnection agreements for large AI data centers; members discussed overlap with Act 250, water and transmission impacts, and draft language in H.727.

The Public Utility Commission has the power to reject large data-center contracts if they threaten Vermont's grid integrity—what does this mean for the future of energy and tech in the state?

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Citizen Portal News Alabama

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1 month ago

Opelika council holds public hearing, opens two‑week review on temporary moratorium for new residential entitlements The council held a public hearing and gave first-reading consideration to a temporary moratorium that would pause new entitlements such as rezonings and PUD approvals pending zoning, sewer and transportation reviews. Speakers for and against urged caution, raised infrastructure and economic concerns, and staff said the administration will use the two-week period to provide further information.

The Opelika City Council is considering a temporary moratorium on new residential projects to tackle urgent infrastructure concerns, but what will it mean for the community's growth?

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Citizen Portal News Alabama

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1 month ago

Commissioner to ask council for one‑year moratorium on new subdivisions and large residential developments A commissioner announced plans to introduce an ordinance to city council seeking a one‑year moratorium on new subdivisions, apartment complexes and mobile home parks to allow time to address infrastructure and school capacity concerns.

A city commissioner is set to propose a one-year halt on new residential developments to tackle urgent infrastructure and school capacity issues.

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Citizen Portal News Florida

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2 months ago

Charlotte County asks Legislature to withdraw bill targeting Punta Gorda service area; board calls for study and staff talks After a lengthy legal briefing on overlapping utility authority, the Charlotte County Board unanimously directed staff to ask state legislators to withdraw a bill that would move Punta Gorda's service territory and to pursue a local, data-driven approach with the city including an independent technical study and interlocal talks.

Charlotte County is taking a stand against proposed legislation that could drastically change utility service boundaries, raising concerns about infrastructure costs and customer impacts.

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Citizen Portal News California

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2 months ago

Commission opens review after letter shows high CIP change orders; commissioners question $93M bond sizing A resident's analysis showing 10 of 22 CIP projects with high change-order percentages prompted the commission to open a formal review, request targeted questions for the public works director, and ask staff to return with answers and possibly an external audit. Commissioners also raised concerns about planning for a voter-approved $93 million bond for fire and police facilities after a news quote about how the bond amount was chosen was read aloud.

Commissioners are raising alarms over high change-order activity in capital improvement projects, questioning the transparency behind a $93 million bond that may have been chosen on a whim.

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Citizen Portal News Montana

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3 months ago

FERC staff tells Granite County to expect revised dam-safety documents and inspection comments FERC technical staff told commissioners quarterly-review letters are coming on the county's ODSP, EAP, SMR and SMP submittals; staff said a revised comprehensive assessment (CA) inspection plan and other resubmissions will be required and advised the county to submit plans/schedules in response.

FERC is urging Granite County to prepare for crucial updates on dam safety and inspection plans, as several response letters are on the way!

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Citizen Portal News Massachusetts

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5 months ago

Massachusetts bill mandates audit of Keolis Commuter Services under operating agreement Representative Cusack's legislation authorizes audit of Keolis' compliance with transportation contract

Massachusetts is taking a bold step to ensure accountability in public transportation with a new bill mandating an audit of Keolis Commuter Services!

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