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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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#StowMiddlesexCounty #MA #CitizenPortal #InfrastructureSustainability #LocalPolicy #StowEnvironment #AIImpact
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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Meaningful policy change starts with relationships. Join National League of Cities and @changelabsolutions.bsky.social for a webinar on Oct. 22 to learn how advocates and local leaders can build trust, navigate differences, and advance healthier communities. bit.ly/4rntFo4
#LocalGov #LocalPolicy
September 24, 2026 at 9:19 PM
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As communities prepare for new opportunities and challenges following the 2026 elections, strong partnerships can help keep health & equity at the forefront of local decision-making. Join National League of Cities & ChangeLab Solutions' webinar on 10/22: bit.ly/4rntFo4
#LocalGov #LocalPolicy
September 24, 2026 at 9:18 PM
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Have you led a successful public health or community-based program? Turning your program into #policy is one of the most effective ways to sustain impact and create lasting change, and our new training can help. Join us for Fundamentals of #LocalPolicy Change: bit.ly/4Apd0Vb

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September 21, 2026 at 8:43 PM
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Bridgton's committee is grappling with crucial questions about data centers, from water use to tax impacts, as they consider a potential moratorium to shape local policy.

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#BridgtonCumberlandCounty #ME #CitizenPortal #LocalPolicy #BridgtonDataCenters
Committee raises water, power and tax concerns as data‑center planning materials are reviewed
Planning staff reviewed state advisory-council materials and sample moratorium language; committee members raised concerns about water cooling, grid capacity, diesel backups and tax incentives and contemplated asking the select board to consider a moratorium to buy time for local guidance.
citizenportal.ai
September 21, 2026 at 8:25 PM
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A local resident is sounding the alarm on the potential dangers of a new industrial project, urging the county to implement stronger protections for the community's future.

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#CalhounCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #EnvironmentalProtection #CommunitySafety #LocalPolicy
Resident urges stricter local rules as Synergen ammonia project draws concern
A resident urged Calhoun County to adopt a local industrial site impact permit policy, saying communities should not be required to accept high‑risk projects without locally tailored protections for water, roads and safety.
citizenportal.ai
September 7, 2026 at 12:32 AM
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Big changes are coming to housing in Port Orange as the city prepares to align local codes with new state regulations allowing manufactured and modular homes on single-family lots!

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#PortOrangeVolusiaCounty #FL #UrbanDevelopment #CitizenPortal #AffordableHousing #LocalPolicy
Staff to draft code amendment after state action on manufactured and modular homes
Commissioners were told the state has acted to allow manufactured and modular homes in single-family lots; city staff said they will prepare a local code amendment and present an ordinance and staff report in the coming month(s).
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August 28, 2026 at 4:37 PM
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North Carolina's explosive growth is reshaping local governance, with new budget policies and legislative changes pushing cities like Leland to the brink.

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#LelandBrunswickCounty #NC #LandUseRegulations #CitizenPortal #LocalPolicy #UrbanGrowth
NC League of Municipalities warns rapid growth, omnibus bills and new budget language are reshaping state policy
Patrick Buffkin of the North Carolina League of Municipalities told Leland council members that fast population growth, larger omnibus bills and new budget provisions are squeezing local governments, transferring some Medicaid-related fiscal pressure to localities and complicating land-use authority.
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August 25, 2026 at 11:19 PM
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Erie Council is taking a closer look at the amusement tax and skill-game regulations, exploring innovative strategies to boost municipal revenue amid state uncertainties.

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#ErieErieCounty #PA #CitizenPortal #ErieAmusementTax #RevenueCollection #LocalPolicy #ZoningLimits
Council asks PFM to review amusement tax and skill-game collection as municipal options for revenue
Council members asked PFM to examine the city's amusement-tax structure and collection practices amid recent state developments on skill games; possible local ordinances to cap machines, require vendor reporting, and add zoning limits were discussed.
citizenportal.ai
August 22, 2026 at 5:13 PM
macfax.bsky.social
Secure Boot on a used Mac is a quiet but important setting.

T2 Macs: one system-wide policy (Full / Medium / No), set in Startup Security Utility.
Apple silicon: per-volume LocalPolicy (Full / Reduced / Permissive).

Activation Lock requires Full Security.

#AppleSilicon #macOS
Mac Startup Security Utility: Secure Boot levels on T2 and Apple silicon
August 21, 2026 at 6:05 PM
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Council member Cheeseman is rallying residents to fight against solar farms being built too close to homes, urging them to lobby state lawmakers for change.

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#GalesburgKnoxCounty #IL #GalesburgResidential #CommunityEngagement #CitizenPortal #SolarEnergy #LocalPolicy
Galesburg council member urges state action after neighborhood solar fights
Council member Cheeseman said the city cannot always block solar farms under current state law and urged residents to lobby state leaders while the city enforces local ordinances where possible.
citizenportal.ai
August 20, 2026 at 1:23 AM
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7 Proven Ways How Public Feedback Shapes Local Policy
Discover how public feedback shapes local policy in practice. From the Gunning principles to participatory budgeting, learn how resident input
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August 17, 2026 at 2:18 AM
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Chicago voters may soon decide if vacant commercial properties should face civil penalties, a move aimed at easing the tax burden on residential homeowners.

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#IL #CitizenPortal #LocalPolicy #ChicagoVacancy #TaxFairness
Board approves advisory ballot question on penalties for vacant commercial properties
The Chicago Board of Education voted 12–1 to place an advisory question before voters on Nov. 3, 2026, asking whether civil penalties should apply to vacant or undeveloped commercial or investment properties. Supporters said the measure addresses assessment inequities when vacant commercial property owners reduce assessments; opponents raised concerns about immediate efficacy.
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August 15, 2026 at 8:08 PM
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The Georgetown council's recent vote to reconsider the cottage housing ordinance has ignited a fierce debate over affordable housing and community character.

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#GeorgetownSussexCounty #DE #CitizenPortal #AffordableHousing #LocalPolicy #GeorgetownHousing
Council votes 3–1 to send cottage housing ordinance back to planning commission for further review
After extensive public comment both for and against the town's cottage housing ordinance, the council voted 3–1 to refer Ordinance 2025-07 back to the planning commission with a recommendation to consider repeal and to form a housing working group to craft alternatives.
citizenportal.ai
August 14, 2026 at 2:46 AM
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New state law could change how residents upgrade Range Roads, raising questions about insurance, emergency access, and local ordinances!

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#PembrokeMerrimackCounty #NH #CitizenPortal #InsuranceRequirements #PublicSafety #LocalPolicy #PembrokeRangeRoads
State law cited as superseding local Range Road rules as committee weighs insurance and waiver requirements
Committee and staff discussed Range Road access, insurance hurdles for homes on remote roads, potential selectmen policy changes and whether a new state law now overrides the town's ordinance; members debated requirements such as bonds, engineer retainers, and alternatives like sprinklers or cisterns.
citizenportal.ai
August 11, 2026 at 11:51 AM
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Local communities have powerful tools at their disposal to tackle the environmental and equity challenges posed by data centers—are we ready to take action?

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#DaneCounty #WI #CitizenPortal #EnvironmentalEquity #DaneCountyEnvironment #LocalPolicy #CommunityBenefit
Committee briefed on local tools and tariff options to limit data‑center impacts
Presenters and staff discussed local levers — community benefit agreements, zoning and procurement conditions — alongside utility tools (tariffs, minimum billing, bespoke resources and financial security) to allocate costs and reduce risks to ratepayers.
citizenportal.ai
August 8, 2026 at 6:24 AM
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Local business leaders are set to shape city policy with a new community speaker series aimed at providing actionable insights for the Bend City Council.

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#BendDeschutesCounty #OR #CommunityEngagement #BendBusinesses #EconomicDevelopment #LocalPolicy
Advisory board approves plan to invite local businesses for monthly "community speaker" sessions
BDAB agreed to pilot a community speaker series to invite 1–2 businesses per meeting for a 15‑minute presentation and a 15‑minute Q&A focused on three targeted questions to surface policy‑actionable input for city council.
citizenportal.ai
August 5, 2026 at 12:48 AM
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Coldwater is gearing up for a pivotal meeting on Aug. 17, where experts from Michigan State University will shed light on the future of data centers in our community!

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#ColdwaterBranchCounty #MI #CitizenPortal #ColdwaterDataCenters #UrbanPlanning #LocalPolicy #TechRegulation
Council schedules special meeting on data centers with MSU Extension presentation
The council set a joint planning and council special meeting for Aug. 17 (5:30 p.m.) to hear a Michigan State University Extension presentation on data centers and the elements to consider in drafting a local ordinance regulating data-center development.
citizenportal.ai
July 29, 2026 at 4:53 PM
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Apple APTicket / LocalPolicy Forensic Kit

#Jailbreak #iOS

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Apple APTicket / LocalPolicy Forensic Kit
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July 29, 2026 at 9:38 AM
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Did you know that the Texas Foundation School Program’s funding formula could cost CFISD around $72 million due to local homestead exemptions?

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#TX #CitizenPortal #TexasSchools #StudentAttendance #EducationFunding #LocalPolicy
Presenter explains how Texas FSP and CFISD homestead exemption affect district revenue
A presenter outlined how the Texas Foundation School Program (FSP) allocates funding, noting the $6,215 basic allotment, the role of average daily attendance in many allotments, and that CFISDs 20% local homestead exemption reduces the districts M&O revenue by roughly $72 million, leading the state to lower its aid contribution.
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July 20, 2026 at 9:17 PM
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Glenwood Springs faces a staggering housing shortfall, with nearly 1,800 units needed by 2035—what's next for the city council?

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#GlenwoodSpringsGarfieldCounty #CO #HousingNeed #CitizenPortal #GlenwoodSpringsHousing #LocalPolicy
Regional housing analysis shows major shortfall; Glenwood Springs allocated roughly 1,800 net units over 10 years, presenter says
An EPS presentation to Glenwood Springs City Council outlined a regional housing needs assessment (SB 24‑174) showing nearly 7,700 gross units needed across the region through 2035 and an allocation to Glenwood Springs of roughly 1,800 net units after pipeline projects are removed; councilors debated methodology, data sources and next steps.
citizenportal.ai
July 17, 2026 at 4:55 PM
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Activation Lock on Apple silicon runs in the Low-Level Bootloader before macOS loads. The LLB verifies a LocalPolicy against the Secure Storage Component. No valid policy, no boot.

Identical from M1 through M4. Tahoe 26 extended it to internal parts.

#potatosecurity #macOS #infosec
July 1, 2026 at 6:05 PM
macfax.bsky.social
Activation Lock on Apple silicon runs in the Low-Level Bootloader before macOS loads. The LLB verifies a LocalPolicy against the Secure Storage Component. No valid policy, no boot.

Identical from M1 through M4. Tahoe 26 extended it to internal parts.

#cybersecurity #macOS #infosec
Activation Lock on M1, M2, M3, and M4 Macs: what changed across chip generations
July 1, 2026 at 6:05 PM
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Grassroots Mobilization vs Online Petitions: Which Wins?

https://causeadvocate.help/grassroots-mobilization-vs-online-petitions-which/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social
#onlinepetitions #localpolicy #mythbusting
June 3, 2026 at 12:25 AM
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Broward County has poured nearly $1 billion into affordable housing, but the demand still outstrips supply, leaving families struggling to find homes.

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#BrowardCounty #FL #CitizenPortal #AffordableHousing #CommunityDevelopment #LocalPolicy
Broward housing council chair: County has invested about $1 billion in affordable housing as state pushes development
Chair Sue told the Broward Housing Council the county has invested roughly $1,000,000,000 to support more than 4,500 affordable units and warned that recent state laws (referred to in the meeting as 'Florida Live Local 4' / House Bill 13 89) strengthen developer protections and shift some zoning decisions to Tallahassee, creating implementation challenges for local governments.
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May 16, 2026 at 12:12 PM