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July 20, 2024 at 6:42 PM
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California's water future hangs in the balance as crucial projects face lengthy approvals and funding uncertainties—what's the plan to secure our resources?

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Board hears staff overview of water infrastructure needs and resilience priorities
Staff presented an overview of regional water infrastructure needs, highlighting resilience, environmental review and large, preliminary funding ranges. Public comment emphasized local impacts and the need for clearer timelines.
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September 26, 2026 at 4:26 PM
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The Southeast Connector project is gearing up for a pivotal regulatory journey, with public hearings and environmental reviews set to kick off this December!

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Kinder Morgan says FERC pre-filing, public hearings and environmental review are next steps
Company representative said the project will enter a FERC pre-filing in December, followed by public hearings, federal environmental and routing review; company stressed the public component and state/county roles in the review.
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September 26, 2026 at 8:04 PM
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The Transportation Commission just took a major step towards enhancing safety and improving US 1 in Forrest and Lamar counties by forwarding a crucial environmental assessment to the Federal Highway Administration!

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Commission forwards US 1 draft environmental assessment to FHWA for safety improvements
The commission authorized the executive director to send a draft environmental assessment (preferred Alternative B) for safety and widening work on US 1 in Forrest and Lamar counties to the Federal Highway Administration to clear the way for a public hearing and subsequent review.
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September 26, 2026 at 5:44 PM
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Residents demand a public vote on data center approvals after a court ruling reveals serious flaws in the county's decision-making process.

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Supervisors pressed to put data‑center approvals to a public vote after court ruling
After a superior court found the county's lot‑merger approval faulty, public commenters and Supervisor Escobar urged a special election or ban on industrial‑scale data centers; the board formed an advisory committee and scheduled its first meeting for Sept. 17.
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September 26, 2026 at 6:55 AM
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Cayuga County is pushing for stronger regulations on data centers, demanding a one-year moratorium and public hearings to protect local communities from excessive energy use and environmental impacts.

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Cayuga County urges governor to sign Responsible Data Center Development Act
A walk-on resolution urging Governor Oak to sign the Responsible Data Center Development Act passed with one abstention; sponsors cited concerns about energy, water use, noise and local environmental review and asked the state to require public hearings and community benefits for centers above 20 MW.
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September 25, 2026 at 9:21 PM
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Citrus County is set to transform Fort Island Trail Park with a proposed $5.37 million expansion to tackle congestion and boost safety for the 40,000 boat launches seen in the last 18 months!

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Commissioners approve design work for Fort Island Trail boat‑ramp expansion using launch fees
After a months‑long feasibility study, commissioners voted 4–1 to fund design and permitting for the largest option to expand Fort Island Trail Park boat launches and trailer parking, directing staff to spend up to $500,000 from boat‑launch fee revenues to ready the project for grants.
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September 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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A major data center development is on the horizon for Woodhaven Technology Park, thanks to a new agreement with Clearview Dynamics that could reshape the region by 2027.

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Authority says Clearview Dynamics proposes data center at Woodhaven Technology Park
John Hall, executive director of the Western Virginia Regional Industrial Facility Authority, told supervisors that a purchase‑and‑sale agreement with Clearview Dynamics anticipates a data‑center use at Woodhaven Technology Park and that due diligence and entitlements will determine final project details and timing.
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September 25, 2026 at 5:20 AM
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Calistoga residents are demanding a halt to development proposals for the Fairgrounds, insisting on a comprehensive master plan and environmental review to protect their community's future.

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Residents urge council to pause Fairgrounds RFPs until comprehensive master plan and environmental review
Multiple residents told the Calistoga City Council to halt individual Requests for Proposals on the 70‑acre Fairgrounds, saying the city should complete a master plan and an environmental site assessment (ESA) before approving projects such as the proposed golf-course lease.
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September 24, 2026 at 10:43 PM
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The FSEC is at a crucial crossroads as they review the Cascade Renewable Transmission Project, addressing hundreds of public comments and complex regulatory challenges.

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FSEC reviews Cascade Renewable Transmission corridor; staff to prepare decisional documents
At its Sept. 16 meeting FSEC staff briefed the council on the Cascade Renewable Transmission Project (CRT), reporting hundreds of public comments and ongoing tribal and federal coordination. Assistant Attorney General John Thompson said the land-use consistency review is a threshold question, not a merits decision; staff will prepare drafts and a jurisdictional matrix for October.
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September 25, 2026 at 11:14 PM
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Tulare County's Board of Supervisors just voted to extend a moratorium on new data centers after community outcry over environmental impacts—could this be the start of a permanent ban?

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Tulare County extends data-center moratorium amid strong public opposition
The Tulare County Board of Supervisors voted to extend an interim moratorium on new data-center development in unincorporated county areas for 10 months and 15 days to allow technical study, environmental review and public input after a lengthy public hearing in which residents raised water, air and noise concerns.
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September 25, 2026 at 11:12 AM
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Santa Barbara County officials are taking a stand against a federal amendment that could strip local control over land-use decisions, igniting a passionate debate among residents and leaders alike.

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County Board adopts opposition to federal amendment after hours of testimony
After extensive public comment and testimony from elected officials and local groups, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors voted to adopt a staff recommendation opposing a proposed federal amendment described by speakers as preempting state and local review for projects on state lands, including Santa Inés pipeline proposals.
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September 25, 2026 at 10:31 AM
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Residents are rallying to save 34 mature oak trees at Santa Anita Park, calling for stronger environmental reviews before any plans for the LA 2028 equestrian course proceed.

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Residents urge Arcadia to protect mature oaks at Santa Anita Park ahead of LA28 plans
Multiple residents called on the council to halt or require an environmental impact study for proposals that could remove or damage mature oak trees at Santa Anita Park for a proposed LA 2028 equestrian cross‑country course, and staff said the application has been paused while alternative designs are explored.
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September 25, 2026 at 10:17 AM
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A bold proposal to explore small modular nuclear reactors could revolutionize Fletcher County's energy landscape and attract high-tech industries—could this be the key to lower electricity costs?

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Public pushes court to study small nuclear power and asks status of data-center moratorium
Public commenters urged the court to investigate small modular nuclear reactors as a way to lower rates and attract data centers; the court agreed to authorize a feasibility check. Separately, residents sought clarity on a proposed moratorium and environmental review related to data-center proposals and were directed to work with Jenkins town staff on local enforcement options.
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September 26, 2026 at 10:02 AM
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The Royal Groundwater Sustainability Agency is gearing up for a major update on its groundwater plans, but key chapters still need a lot of work before the January 2027 deadline!

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Agency sets January 2027 window for revised groundwater sustainability plans; staff flags chapters needing work
The Royal Groundwater Sustainability Agency set a schedule for revised Groundwater Sustainability Plans (GSPs), with advisory-committee review in October and a public hearing likely the first week of January 2027. Staff said draft chapters 9 and 10 still need substantial revisions and identified modeling issues that must be corrected before submission to the state.
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September 26, 2026 at 12:29 AM
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Rockwall County is gearing up for a transformative $933.5 million transportation project with a crucial public hearing on Oct. 29—don’t miss your chance to weigh in!

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Rockwall County Outer Loop Phase 1: Consultants preview $933.5 million plan and environmental review; Oct. 29 public hearing scheduled
County and HAF consultants briefed McLendon‑Chisholm council on Phase 1 of the Rockwall County Outer Loop, a roughly 5.9‑mile project with an estimated construction cost of $933,500,000 and a target ready‑to‑let date in 2034; the draft environmental assessment and a public hearing are scheduled for Oct. 29.
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September 25, 2026 at 4:03 AM
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Franklin County has just approved a temporary moratorium on data center permits, giving them crucial time to rethink their comprehensive plan and address community concerns until 2028.

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Franklin County commissioners approve temporary moratorium on unincorporated data‑center permits through 2028
The Franklin County Board approved a temporary moratorium on planning, applications and permits for data centers and related activities in unincorporated areas through Dec. 31, 2028, to allow time for a comprehensive‑plan update and further public discussion. Supporters urged longer protection; staff flagged consultant costs for the comp‑plan work.
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September 3, 2026 at 10:27 AM
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Worcester's Planning Board just mandated an independent peer review for a massive 300-unit development on Suburban Road, citing concerns over soil and stormwater management!

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Planning board orders independent peer review for proposed ~300‑unit Suburban Road project
The board voted to require an external peer review of engineering, soils and stormwater for the proposed ~300‑unit development at 1–3 Suburban Road and continued the public hearing to allow that review and contracting to proceed.
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September 17, 2026 at 6:15 PM
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El Segundo City Council just approved a 45-day moratorium on new data center developments after residents raised concerns over outdated environmental reviews and modern impacts!

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Council adopts 45‑day moratorium on new data center approvals after resident outcry
After extensive public comment, the El Segundo City Council adopted an interim ordinance imposing a 45‑day moratorium on approvals for data centers, citing outdated environmental review and the need to reassess local codes and thresholds for modern AI‑scale facilities. Vote was 4–1.
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September 22, 2026 at 3:41 AM
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Garfield County commissioners are pushing for immediate trail repairs and a culvert installation to reopen a long-closed equestrian route, but Forest Service staffing issues stand in the way.

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Garfield County, Forest Service Clash Over Trail Maintenance, Culvert Plan
Commissioners pressed the Forest Service to allow immediate repairs on a long-closed equestrian trail and to install a culvert to reopen Stump Springs; Forest Service officials said staffing, NEPA and survey requirements mean the county and agency must coordinate a formal proposal and prioritized trail list.
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January 29, 2026 at 6:05 PM
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Sentinel Gulf Link reassures the Jones Creek council that a recent federal court ruling is merely a technicality and not a setback, while projecting the creation of 2,400 jobs for the region!

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Sentinel Gulf Link tells Jones Creek council federal ruling is a narrow technical issue; company estimates 2,400 jobs
Sentinel Gulf Link said a recent federal court decision raised a statutory geographic-definition issue but did not contest environmental reviews; the company said it expects to resolve the issue and estimated about 2,400 jobs tied to the project.
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September 22, 2026 at 8:07 AM
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Town planners are raising urgent alarms over environmental risks linked to the proposed Niskayuna Harbor development, urging a deeper review before it's too late.

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Town planners press for fuller environmental review of Niskayuna Harbor PUD
Town planners and the Conservation Advisory Council recommended a positive SEQR determination for the Niskayuna Harbor planned unit development, citing concerns about canal proximity, wetlands, stormwater and building footprint; legal staff advised the town board, as lead agency, should make the segmentation decision.
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July 10, 2026 at 6:28 PM
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A fierce debate erupted in California as stakeholders rallied against proposed exemptions to crucial regulations, igniting concerns over transparency and accountability.

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California committee rejects SB 253 and 261 exemption proposals amid strong opposition
California committee members resisted efforts to exempt regulations from accountability requirements.
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June 11, 2025 at 8:34 AM
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Washington lawmakers are pushing to expedite decisions on the Burke Gilman Trail, balancing timely infrastructure needs with vital environmental protections.

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Washington lawmakers advance bill to expedite Burke Gilman Trail project decisions
Legislators seek to streamline decision-making for Burke Gilman Trail amid lengthy environmental reviews.
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March 22, 2025 at 5:56 AM
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The Greenburgh Town Board is moving forward with an ambitious restoration of the historic Odell House, but neighbors are raising crucial concerns about parking and safety.

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Town hears detailed Odell House restoration plan; staff seeks governmental immunity to fast-track site work
The Greenburgh Town Board held a public hearing on June 24 about restoration and site improvements at Odell House (Rochambeau Headquarters). Commissioner Michael Bucaine outlined a plan emphasizing limited parking, RSVP visitation, ADA access and a forthcoming environmental review; neighbors pressed the board on traffic, sight lines and parking management.
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June 27, 2026 at 2:38 AM