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June 11, 2026 at 2:54 AM
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The rapid growth of AI is putting pressure on local communities to balance the demand for data centers with environmental concerns over water and electricity usage.

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Presenter links AI growth to data‑center water and power needs, and notes local permitting scrutiny
Audience members asked about environmental impacts of AI data centers; the presenter said electricity and water are the main consumables, noted some reuse but cautioned towns and states are starting to scrutinize new facilities.
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September 25, 2026 at 4:40 PM
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Franklin Township's Planning Board is taking a bold stand against data centers, prioritizing community concerns over potential infrastructure crises.

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Planning board recommends ordinance to bar data centers after residents raise water and infrastructure concerns
After presentations and public comment highlighting worries about groundwater, power and notice, the Franklin Township Planning Board voted to recommend Ordinance 05/2026—prohibiting data centers across all zoning districts—as consistent with the master plan.
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September 22, 2026 at 9:23 AM
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A new bill in Minnesota promises to revolutionize the state's transportation infrastructure by establishing ambitious sustainability targets for roadway management.

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Minnesota Senate introduces bill for pavement asset sustainability ratio targets
Minnesota legislates asset sustainability ratio targets for pavements through a new bill
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February 24, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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Oxnard is taking a bold step to tackle street damage by proposing a new Infrastructure Use Fee that holds heavy utility vehicles accountable for repair costs.

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City proposes new infrastructure use fee for solid waste and water utilities
City committee reviews updated report for infrastructure fee transfer from enterprise funds.
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February 16, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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Peoples Town residents are demanding a pause on the Custer Avenue relief project, citing a troubling lack of transparency and community engagement from city officials.

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Peoples Town residents urge pause on Custer Avenue relief project citing lack of engagement
Community members demand pause on Custer Avenue project until concerns are addressed transparently.
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March 25, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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Washington County has just approved a groundbreaking transportation plan that not only extends to 2060 but also tackles rising construction costs and prioritizes safety like never before.

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Board adopts updated 2060 Transportation Network Sustainability Plan
The board approved an updated long-range transportation plan that extends to 2060, emphasizes a more aggressive maintenance regime (earlier crack fill and chip seal), factors in sharply higher construction costs, and flags an approximate $4 million decision point in 2037.
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February 13, 2026 at 1:39 AM
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Plaquemines Parish Council's recent budget amendment raises urgent questions about the sustainability of its Waterworks and Sewage Fund, with potential rate hikes looming on the horizon.

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Council approves Waterworks & Sewage Fund amendment amid warnings about enterprise fund shortfall
Council amended the 2026 Waterworks and Sewage Fund operating budget to cover shortfalls after a millage failed; members warned the enterprise fund is not supporting itself and urged long-term rate and revenue planning to avoid losing grant opportunities.
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February 22, 2026 at 10:56 PM
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Washoe County officials are exploring innovative incentives to steer housing development while tackling rising infrastructure costs—could this be the key to sustainable growth?

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Washoe County officials and regional planners weigh incentives and prioritized development areas to steer housing and limit infrastructure costs
At a May 19 workshop, regional planners, the Reno Housing Authority and county engineers described the Truckee Meadows regional plan’s tiering system, infrastructure cost pressures and a menu of incentives for directing growth into areas with existing services. Commissioners asked staff to convene stakeholders and research legal and fiscal options.
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May 25, 2026 at 7:09 PM
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Santa Ana's City Council is wrestling with new rules for data centers as concerns about their impact on resources and neighborhoods heat up.

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Santa Ana council debates data-center rules and short moratorium as community questions rise
Council members pressed staff for clarity on existing data-center footprints and debated using a 45-day moratorium or conditional-use rules to address water, power and neighborhood impacts; staff said the city has three existing data centers and no pending large permits.
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September 19, 2026 at 12:05 AM
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A new draft ordinance in St. Helens could impose hefty fines for stormwater management violations on private developments, ensuring better oversight and protection of our environment.

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Council hears presentation on proposed pre/post construction stormwater ordinance tied to TMDL
City engineers outlined a proposed ordinance requiring permits, operation-and-maintenance plans, annual inspections, and maintenance easements for stormwater facilities on private sites replacing or adding 0.25 acre or more of impervious surface to meet TMDL requirements; violations could include fines up to $5,000 per day, staff said.
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September 18, 2026 at 7:33 AM
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Sam Ravi Tirdari unveiled a bold transition proposal that could redefine how Maryland integrates reliability and resilience into electric system plans, but key questions remain unanswered.

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Work group leader presents August 19 status report; Commission asked for guidance on equity, hosting capacity and surveys
Work group leader Sam Ravi Tirdari summarized Phase 3 priorities, an unconsensed transition proposal to integrate reliability and resilience into ESPs, and five issues needing Commission direction including preliminary ESP contents, survey cadence, hosting capacity scope, COMAR integration and equity definitions.
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August 29, 2026 at 1:52 AM
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Supervisors in Crawford County are sounding the alarm over data centers, raising critical issues about water use, road wear, and the need for strict decommissioning safeguards.

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Supervisors raise water, road and tax-abatement concerns after ISAC sessions on data centers
During supervisor reports, members recounted ISAC conference sessions about data centers, raising concerns about local water use, road damage and the state tax abatements available to large investors; supervisors discussed possible county-level ordinances for decommissioning and escrow.
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August 26, 2026 at 2:41 AM
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A unanimous recommendation for a moratorium on data centers could reshape Alleghany County's agricultural landscape and infrastructure—are we ready for the implications?

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Farmland preservation board urges county moratorium on data centers; commissioners to study
The county's farmland preservation/Ag board unanimously recommended a moratorium on data centers, citing concerns about infrastructure, impacts on agribusiness and natural-resource constraints. Commissioners agreed to study the recommendation and consult local utilities and zoning.
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August 18, 2026 at 8:32 AM
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Washington County Sewer District is holding the line on Ad Valorem taxes for 2027, while still planning a 5% increase for operations—what does this mean for taxpayers?

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Washington County Sewer District holds Ad Valorem tax at 0% for 2027, keeps 5% O&M increase
The board agreed to recommend no increase to the Ad Valorem tax for 2027 while continuing a 5% annual operations-and-maintenance rate increase; staff salaries would see a 3% raise and commissioners signaled support for the proposal to give taxpayers relief.
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August 14, 2026 at 8:43 PM
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Residents are demanding action against Senate Bill 686, warning that unchecked development could jeopardize their aquifer and local infrastructure.

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Residents pack meeting, urge county to challenge SB 686 and warn of aquifer, infrastructure impacts
Residents filled the chamber to urge commissioners to pursue legal action against SB 686, citing aquifer stress, infrastructure shortfalls, and concerns about developer influence; multiple speakers asked for rapid legal and cost analyses.
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August 5, 2026 at 12:04 AM
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Residents are raising alarms over privacy issues with the town's license-plate cameras while celebrating a newly adopted three-year moratorium on data-center approvals.

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Residents Press Board on Flock Cameras; Officials Outline Oversight, Task Force for Data Centers
Public commenters questioned use and oversight of third‑party license‑plate cameras and thanked the board for a three‑year data‑center moratorium; the chief and town attorney described contract limits and internal oversight, and the board plans a data‑center task force during the moratorium.
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July 24, 2026 at 11:59 AM
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Tensions rise as the SoHo Business Alliance fights against a stormwater project that could disrupt local neighborhoods and businesses in South Howard.

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SoHo Business Alliance opposes stormwater project disrupting South Howard neighborhoods
SoHo Business Alliance urges investigation of alternate stormwater routes to protect neighborhoods.
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May 3, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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Marathon County is at a critical crossroads, facing a funding crisis that could jeopardize the maintenance of its extensive 600-mile highway system.

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Marathon County faces funding crisis for 600-mile highway system maintenance
Marathon County faces critical funding gaps threatening road maintenance and infrastructure sustainability.
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January 16, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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Bannock County is at a crossroads, facing critical water resource challenges and exploring innovative solutions like a self-sufficient resort that could redefine local infrastructure.

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CEO proposes sustainable resort in Eastern Idaho to enhance water infrastructure
CEO discusses development of self-sufficient resort to address water challenges in Eastern Idaho.
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May 8, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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Wyoming's transportation future hinges on innovative housing solutions to tackle workforce shortages in remote areas—can these strategies reshape the landscape?

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YDOT explores housing solutions to attract personnel in remote areas
YDOT discusses strategies to recruit staff in sparsely populated regions of Wyoming.
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May 5, 2025 at 1:02 AM
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Cheyenne City Council is tackling a $3.7 million water service shortfall while seeking new customers amidst looming drought challenges and aging infrastructure.

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#CheyenneLaramieCounty #WY #ResourceManagement #InfrastructureSustainability #CheyenneWater #WaterConservation
Cheyenne seeks new water customers amid curtailment concerns and infrastructure delays
Cheyenne explores strategies for attracting large water users while addressing sewer system challenges.
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April 23, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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Kennewick's $550 million budget is strong on reserves but faces a critical street maintenance funding crisis—what's the plan to address it?

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Kennewick reviews $550 million biennial budget, flags street‑maintenance shortfall and reserve strategy
Finance Director Jessica Platt told the City Council the 2025–26 biennial budget is about $550 million with healthy reserves driven by one‑time COVID/ARPA funds, but councilors warned declining fuel‑tax revenue threatens street maintenance funding and asked staff for options ahead of the 2027–28 budget cycle.
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May 30, 2026 at 8:28 AM
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King County's Regional Water Quality Committee has unveiled a groundbreaking 75-year forecasting tool aimed at revolutionizing water infrastructure management and enhancing service reliability for residents.

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RevTelus Unveils 75-Year Asset Renewal Tool to Support Seattle's Sewer Rate Forecast
MUPAC reviews new asset forecasting tool to enhance Seattle's sewer rate planning efforts.
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September 8, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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Redmond's City Council is taking bold steps to protect its tree canopy and improve public transit, paving the way for a greener and safer future.

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Redmond Council advances street tree preservation policy and safer streets action plan
Council discusses strategies for tree canopy preservation and safer infrastructure in Redmond.
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May 29, 2025 at 4:51 AM