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#Mississippi Senate: 983 new votes from #MadisonCounty

🔵 #Colom: +546 (55.6%)

🔴 #HydeSmith: +423 (43.0%)
⚪ #Pinkins: +14 (1.4%)

Colom nets 123 votes, expanding his statewide lead to 2,851.

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Mississippi Senate: 983 new votes from Madison County

🔵 Colom: +546 (55.6%)
🔴 Hyde-Smith: +423 (43.0%)
⚪ Pinkins: +14 (1.4%)

Colom nets 123 votes, expanding his statewide lead to 2,851.
November 11, 2026 at 12:31 PM
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Brett Jones defeats Kevin Turner in Madison County sheriff’s race
Madison County voters have elected Democrat Brett Jones as their next sheriff, defeating incumbent Republican Kevin Turner.
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November 4, 2026 at 3:54 PM
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Madison County's revamped matching program aims to streamline funding for street projects and eliminate retroactive requests—find out how this change impacts your community!

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Staff explains county matching program and East West Gateway grant process
A committee member asked whether recent 'streets in alternate' funding came from county matching funds; staff explained Madison County’s matching program that supports municipal applications routed through East West Gateway and noted the county revised the program to require timelier submissions.
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November 8, 2026 at 6:20 AM
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Madison County is on the verge of a manufacturing boom, but only if they get serious about site readiness and speculative buildings!

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Consultants tell Madison County commissioners site readiness and spec buildings are key to landing manufacturers
Montrose Group consultants told the Madison County Board of Commissioners that preparing shovel-ready sites and building speculative (move-in-ready) industrial space will make the county more competitive for manufacturing and distribution projects.
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November 11, 2026 at 7:25 PM
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Mid-Ohio is set to invest over $200 million in groundbreaking projects, including a $150 million Deer Creek water reclamation facility, but crucial easement challenges loom ahead!

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Mid-Ohio outlines $150M Deer Creek plant and $200M-plus US 42 force-main work, cites easement challenges
Mid-Ohio briefed commissioners on major capital works: a roughly $150 million Deer Creek reclamation plant (target Q3 2028) and a US 42 force main; easement acquisition is the key remaining hurdle, and combined work exceeds $200 million.
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November 11, 2026 at 7:34 PM
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The Deer Creek water reclamation facility is set to transform northern Ohio with a $150 million investment, but crucial easements must be secured to stay on track for a 2028 launch.

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Deer Creek reclamation facility to be completed under multi-GMP plan; final GMP expected by end of year
Mid-Ohio said Deer Creek water reclamation progress includes three approved GMPs and a forthcoming fourth (the largest); the facility is a roughly $150 million project targeted to start operations in third quarter 2028, pending remaining easements and procurement milestones.
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November 11, 2026 at 7:32 PM
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Mid-Ohio is set to implement an 8% utility rate increase in 2027, costing the average household an extra $5–$6 a month to support critical projects and rising costs.

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Mid-Ohio to raise utility rates 8% Jan. 1, 2027; average household to pay about $5–$6 more monthly
Mid-Ohio executive director Nick Bailey told the Madison County Board of Commissioners the utility board approved an 8% rate increase effective Jan. 1, 2027; Bailey said the increase would add roughly $5–$6 per month for an average household using ~4,000 gallons.
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November 11, 2026 at 7:15 PM
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Mid-Ohio's new executive director reveals a groundbreaking $600 million capital plan, with key easement approvals paving the way for an exciting EV project!

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Mid-Ohio executive outlines $600 million capital plan and says recent easement sign-off clears key EV site hurdle
Nick Bailey, Mid-Ohio's new executive director, told the Madison County Board of Commissioners that easement issues with ODOT and a property owner were resolved and that Mid-Ohio expects roughly $600 million in projects through 2036; he said bidding on a stalled EV-related pump station could begin before year-end once deeds finalize.
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November 11, 2026 at 7:11 PM
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Big Sky is proposing a game-changing tax-increment plan to bridge a $100 million gap in essential infrastructure, but will Madison County take the leap?

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Big Sky presenters ask Madison County to consider TED tax‑increment plan to fund $100M in infrastructure
Big Sky presenters described a Targeted Economic Development district to capture incremental tax growth and partner with the county and state on roughly $100 million of wastewater, water and public-safety projects; presenters asked the commission to consider including about 9.325 non‑voted county mills as part of the funding plan.
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November 10, 2026 at 10:41 AM
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Madison County is poised to make a pivotal decision on a $48.2 million proposal from InfraAir Capital for land and lease at Ennis–Big Sky Airport that could transform the region’s aviation landscape.

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County response lays out path for InfraAir land conveyance and lease at Ennis–Big Sky Airport
Madison County is scheduled to consider a county response and possible designation of negotiating representatives for InfraAir’s proposal to convey roughly 20 acres adjacent to Ennis–Big Sky Airport and enter a long-term ground lease; the packet sets due-diligence steps, title requirements, and a 180‑day review timeline paid by InfraAir.
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November 10, 2026 at 10:27 AM
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Madison County just approved the sale of 3.35 acres to Sun Valley/Baptist Homes, paving the way for a new community center that will serve individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities!

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Madison County to transfer 3.35 acres to Sun Valley (Baptist Homes) for community center; county contribution estimated
The board approved a resolution authorizing the sale of a 3.35‑acre county parcel to Sun Valley/Baptist Homes for a community day center serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities; staff said an appraisal returned "675" and the working sale price of $250,000 per acre would mean about a $425,000 county donation compared with the appraisal.
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November 7, 2026 at 5:43 AM
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Madison County has taken a giant leap forward by approving the preliminary plat for a mega site that will host four cutting-edge data center buildings and an energy substation!

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Board approves preliminary plat for Madison County ‘mega site’ including four data‑center buildings
Supervisors approved the preliminary plat for Lot 1, Phase 1 of the Madison County mega site — the parcel is planned to host four data‑center buildings and an energy substation; staff said the lot contains the first four buildings and infrastructure planning is underway.
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November 6, 2026 at 8:24 PM
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Madison County's public defender office warns that a new statewide system launching in 2027 may reveal a shocking need for more attorneys, as they currently operate with just 10 for a comparable caseload to DuPage County's 52.

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Public defender warns statewide system starting Jan. 2027 could recommend far higher staffing levels
The public defender's office told the committee a new statewide public defender system will begin Jan. 2027 and include outside evaluations of local offices; Delaney warned the evaluation may recommend more attorneys without providing guaranteed funding, noting a comparison to DuPage County (52 attorneys) while Madison County has about 10.
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November 6, 2026 at 7:57 AM
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The sheriff's office just unveiled a cutting-edge Autel drone purchase that enhances surveillance while ensuring strict privacy protections!

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Sheriff's office explains $8,003.99 Autel drone purchase and internal privacy safeguards
The sheriff told the committee the $8,003.99 machinery purchase is a newer Autel drone equipped with FLIR and dispatcher streaming capability; he described audit controls and monthly reports to limit misuse of license‑plate and location queries.
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November 3, 2026 at 7:46 AM
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November 1, 2026 at 4:55 PM
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Madison County's EMA reveals a $26,000 equipment gap for large animal rescues while discussing vital training and consolidation efforts to enhance emergency response.

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EMA outlines recent incidents, training and a $26,000 technical‑rescue equipment need; agency consolidation discussed
EMA reported on callouts, tabletop exercises and resubmitted preparedness plans, and identified a roughly $26,000 equipment need for technical rescue (large‑animal lifting kits); members also discussed efforts to align ETSB and EMA functions for bureaucratic readiness.
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November 3, 2026 at 7:09 AM
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Madison, Nebraska votes Nov 3 on whether the city should run its own keno lottery. The question and what each vote does:

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Madison, Nebraska votes on running its own keno lottery. The question asks whether the city should establish and conduct a keno lottery under Nebraska's County and City Lottery Act.
November 2, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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Madison County's 9-1-1 system is getting a major upgrade with two Starcom tower sites now operational and a new deputy director on board!

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9‑1‑1 officials report Starcom tower activations and name Mitchell Petracovich as new deputy director
ETSB/9‑1‑1 staff said two Starcom tower sites are operational, a third is expected soon, console and recorder projects are nearly complete, and the board was told Mitchell Petracovich from Wood River PD will start as deputy director on Nov. 16.
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November 3, 2026 at 2:38 PM
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Madison County is debating a new ordinance that could transform rural zoning by allowing Accessory Dwelling Units—will the rural charm be preserved or reshaped?

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Madison County staff asks Planning Commission whether to expand ADU rules to rural districts
Staff presented a draft accessory dwelling unit ordinance in response to state law and provided parcel counts that show thousands of A‑1 and C‑1 parcels could be affected; commissioners debated whether to permit ADUs in rural districts, consider special‑use permitting, and whether to limit short‑term rentals.
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November 3, 2026 at 9:49 AM
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Consumer advocates are fighting to ensure that hefty costs for grid upgrades caused by giant data centers aren't passed on to everyday households.

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Consumer advocate: Data centers should pay for grid upgrades, not residents
The OCC urged that costs to accommodate large data-center loads should not be borne by residential utility customers; Angela O'Brien said OCC is advocating at state and federal levels to shift those costs to the large users who cause the upgrades.
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November 1, 2026 at 4:13 PM
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Madison County is at a crossroads for economic development, with growing cities seeing home values soar by 28%—what priorities should we set to ensure our community thrives?

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Staff outlines economic‑development goals and asks board for priority direction
County economic development staff presented findings from past comprehensive planning and asked the board to prioritize up to three focus areas. The presentation cited comparative statistics on home‑value appreciation and emphasized intergovernmental coordination, site inventory and workforce relationships.
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November 1, 2026 at 7:54 PM
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Norfolk Southern is on track for a major property purchase, but will the county's funding strategy come together in time?

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Board discusses LOI and potential purchase; members ask for written funding plan
Board members and partners discussed a letter of intent connected to a planned property purchase tied to Norfolk Southern activity. Presenters described a purchase price near $665,000 and multiple potential funding sources; the board asked staff for a resolution template and clear reimbursement tracking.
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November 1, 2026 at 7:45 PM
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Utility project costs may be hitting your wallet harder than you think, as audits reveal that costs are often passed directly to consumers.

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OCC: PUCO audits spending but project costs largely passed to consumers
In response to questions, OCC said it does not perform audits itself; PUCO staff conducts audits and OCC reviews the reports. Angela O'Brien said project costs are typically passed through to consumers rather than absorbed from utility profits.
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November 1, 2026 at 4:14 PM
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As Grid Growth Ohio secures federal incentives, the battle heats up over who will foot the bill for rising transmission costs—will it be the consumers?

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FERC allowed incentives for Grid Growth Ohio; OCC says transmission costs will be passed to consumers
OCC described Grid Growth Ohio (a joint venture involving FirstEnergy and AEP Ohio) and said FERC issued an order allowing certain incentives; O'Brien said those transmission costs are often set at the federal level and passed to customers through transmission riders.
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November 1, 2026 at 4:12 PM
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Ohio Edison is proposing a staggering increase in your monthly distribution charges over the next three years—are you ready for the impact on your wallet?

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Ohio Edison seeks multiyear distribution rate increase under House Bill 15
Angela O'Brien of the Office of the Consumers' Counsel told Madison County residents Ohio Edison filed for a three-year distribution rate plan that OCC estimates would raise monthly distribution charges about $4.26 in 2027, $8.52 in 2028 and $12.78 in year three; OCC urged public participation in the PUCO review.
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November 1, 2026 at 4:11 PM