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New Jersey's Rate Counsel supports a temporary capacity proxy but raises alarms over potential changes to renewable standards that could impact your energy costs!

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Division of Rate Counsel supports temporary capacity proxy but warns of reserve‑market and RPS uncertainty
Deputy Rate Counsel David Wong said Rate Counsel does not object to extending a capacity proxy price as a backstop for the 2029–2030 delivery year due to PJM delays, endorsed the five‑business‑day trigger to void the proxy if BRA results are available, and urged transparency on how PJM's reliability backstop procurement and any RPS/ACP changes could affect rates.
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September 26, 2026 at 6:26 AM
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The decision on this matter is expected to come later in 2024 or in 2025. Coinbase seeks clarity and transparency from the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding the process of rulemaking for digital assets. #RegulatoryTransparency
March 12, 2024 at 12:15 PM
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The ACUS committee is pushing for stricter consequences to ensure compliance in high-volume permitting programs, including potential eligibility suspensions and monetary penalties.

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ACUS committee weighs eligibility suspension and monetary penalties to incentivize compliance with standardized permits
Members debated consequences for noncompliance with standardized permits, including barring noncompliant entities from relying on general permits or standardized terms, imposing monetary penalties as permitted by law, and making consequences clear and publicly announced to improve predictability.
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September 26, 2026 at 4:36 PM
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ACUS members are torn over whether warning letters should be made public, weighing transparency against the risk of reputational harm to institutions like banks.

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ACUS members debate public posting of warning letters; propose exceptions for disproportionate harm
Committee debated whether warnings should be public by default. Members favored public availability but discussed exceptions when publication would cause disproportionate harm (e.g., bank runs), and proposed publishing only final warnings after a chance to contest.
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September 26, 2026 at 4:31 PM
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Virginia is urged to embrace proven thermal energy networks with a policy framework that prioritizes pilots, transparent data, and rigorous reporting for successful decarbonization.

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Experts tell Virginia: pilots, cost-recovery rules and transparent data are central to TEN success
The Building Decarbonization Coalition urged Virginia to treat TENs as an iterative policy: require pilots overseen by regulators, set cost-recovery rules up front, and mandate transparent reporting so the state can learn what works in Virginia-specific contexts.
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September 25, 2026 at 11:18 AM
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Pacific Grove is on the brink of opening its first cannabis dispensary, but revenue concerns and a cautious timeline could delay the green light until 2026.

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Pacific Grove City Council approves cannabis licensing ordinance amid revenue concerns
City Council moves forward with cannabis dispensary licensing while addressing revenue fluctuations.
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June 20, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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Kootenai County committee members push for strict conditional use permits for larger data centers, emphasizing the need for clear standards to avoid costly legal battles.

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Committee members outline factors for CUP review of larger data centers
Speakers said larger data centers should be assessed through a conditional use permit that evaluates electricity impacts, water use, environmental effects and post-approval monitoring; they stressed clear, written standards to withstand legal challenge.
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September 21, 2026 at 6:02 AM
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The Montana Public Service Commission has made a decisive move, unanimously denying a climate-related petition and upholding its authority in a landmark vote.

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Montana PSC denies reconsideration of climate-related petition, adopts staff order
The Montana Public Service Commission voted unanimously on Sept. 15 to deny petitioners' request for reconsideration of Order 8029 (docket 2024-03028) and adopted staff's proposed order as the commission's final order, authorizing clerical edits before issuance.
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September 16, 2026 at 9:39 AM
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The Nevada Gaming Commission meeting revealed shocking concerns over card shuffling machines and unionization tactics that could change the gaming industry forever.

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Red Rock Spa employees challenge management over unionization tactics before election
Union leader criticizes management for holding mandatory meetings before crucial employee vote on unionization.
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December 23, 2024 at 6:05 AM
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San Francisco's City Council is diving deep into the murky waters of public records and tobacco sales regulations—what could this mean for local businesses?

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Commissioner Garcia schedules June 10 hearing on tobacco sales penalty
Commissioners agree to continue discussing tobacco penalties until June 10 meeting.
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July 6, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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The Nevada Gaming Commission takes a bold step by mandating 120 days of random testing for a gaming executive amid serious alcohol concerns, balancing compassion with accountability.

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Gaming Commission votes to impose random testing on executive amid alcohol concerns
Commission votes to overrule recommendation, mandates 120 days of random testing for gaming employee.
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December 23, 2024 at 6:06 AM
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Stakeholders are sounding the alarm over mining regulations in San Miguel County, urging for a clearer and more collaborative approval process to ensure their voices are heard.

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Stakeholders raise concerns on Colorado mining project transparency at community meeting
Josh Blake questions agency duplications and calls for stakeholder involvement in mining approvals.
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June 26, 2025 at 10:57 PM
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South Carolina's committee is shaking up test-security regulations, raising concerns about potential criminal referrals for students—could this change the game for electronic testing?

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Panel debates tightened test-security rules, warns against uneven criminal referrals
Committee reviewed amendments to test-security regulations to reflect electronic testing and add specific violations and potential disciplinary consequences; members asked CHE to confirm statutory authority for criminal referrals and to clarify district reporting and student-notification procedures.
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March 8, 2026 at 2:15 PM
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The PUC meeting brought significant changes, from wildfire self-insurance approvals to a reconsideration for Atlantic Mobile—what does this mean for Nevada's energy landscape?

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Votes at a glance: PUC actions on consent and contested dockets
The commission approved minutes, granted petitions for reconsideration in NV Energy wildfire and IRP dockets, accepted a Phase 1 IRP stipulation, approved deferred fuel stipulations with added compliance items, granted a show‑cause reconsideration for Atlantic Mobile (Angel Mobile), accepted staff items (with a correction to 5A), and adjourned.
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September 11, 2026 at 9:17 PM
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The Liquor and Cannabis Board has unanimously denied eight petitions for ADA compliance in the cannabis reporting system, sparking debate over accessibility and software standards in Washington.

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LCB denies multiple petitions seeking CCRS ADA fixes and traceability overhaul
The board denied eight related petitions requesting ADA‑compliance rule language for the cannabis mandatory reporting system (CCRS) and emergency rulemaking on traceability; staff said CCRS meets basic ADA functionality and that rulemaking is not the right mechanism to fix software deficiencies.
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September 4, 2026 at 1:16 AM
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The FDIC is set to revolutionize bank merger reviews with a proposed rule that could allow for a speedy 5-day approval process for small transactions!

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FDIC board backs notice to speed bank‑merger reviews, including 5‑day track for de minimis deals
The FDIC board voted to publish a notice of proposed rulemaking to modernize Bank Merger Act reviews, proposing tailored filing categories, a possible 5‑business‑day streamlined filing for de minimis transactions, and revisions to the HHI competition screen; staff will publish the NPRM with a 60‑day comment period.
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September 19, 2026 at 11:12 AM
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The FDIC board just took significant steps to reshape bank regulations, including a modernized approach to bank mergers—what does this mean for the industry?

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FDIC board meeting: sunshine motion, summary agenda and two NPRMs approved
At the open FDIC board meeting, directors approved a sunshine motion to meet on short notice, adopted the summary agenda, and voted to publish two notices of proposed rulemaking—one on bank merger review and one on state‑bank parity—each with a 60‑day comment period; Director Gould recused from the parity item.
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September 19, 2026 at 11:14 AM
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Energy Northwest recently reported a small silicone oil leak at the Columbia Generating Station, sparking an investigation into the cause and highlighting the plant's quick response.

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Energy Northwest reports small silicone‑oil leak at Columbia Generating Station; heat exchanger replaced
Energy Northwest told FSEC the plant documented a likely leak of up to 10 gallons of nonhazardous silicone compressor oil into plant service water in July; operations removed the heat exchanger, tested and confirmed the leak, replaced the failed exchanger and notified the National Response Center and state agencies while investigating the cause.
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September 18, 2026 at 2:15 AM
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Ottawa County has secured a $360,000 agreement with the Ottawa Conservation District, ensuring funds are dedicated solely to voluntary conservation efforts—no advocacy allowed!

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County approves three‑year agreement with Ottawa Conservation District, adds non‑advocacy language
The committee approved a three‑year, $360,000 agreement with the Ottawa Conservation District and agreed to include contract language specifying county funds are for voluntary conservation services and not for advocacy or ordinance lobbying; OCD executive director Ben Jordan confirmed the district's non‑regulatory role.
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September 16, 2026 at 6:25 PM
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A pivotal amendment to the Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act promises to revolutionize FAA certification by enhancing transparency and setting clear timelines for new aircraft designs.

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Markup advances Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act to speed FAA certification timelines
The committee approved HR 7553, a bipartisan measure intended to increase transparency and set nonbinding expected timelines for FAA type certification of advanced air mobility and other novel aircraft to reduce uncertainty for applicants while preserving safety standards.
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September 16, 2026 at 11:49 AM
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Laurens County Council has hit the pause button on data center permits, giving residents a chance to shape the future of development in their community.

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Laurens County approves one-year moratorium on data-center permits after public hearing
After a public hearing with mixed views, Laurens County Council amended and approved ordinance 10-12 to impose a temporary moratorium on acceptance, review and issuance of development permits for data centers; the amended third-reading motion passed 6–0.
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September 15, 2026 at 12:11 PM
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Citrus County is opening the floor for public input on a new data-center ordinance, giving residents 30 days to voice their thoughts before it heads to formal hearings.

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County to post draft data-center ordinance for 30 days of public comment
County staff said a draft data-center ordinance will be posted online for 30 days for public comment before returning for public hearings to the Planning & Development Commission; staff cited a standing moratorium and said outside technical input guided the draft.
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September 9, 2026 at 12:15 AM
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A heated debate unfolds in court over whether the commission properly applied the new expanded public-interest statute, with implications that could shape future rulings.

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Parties debate whether commission applied new expanded public‑interest statute
Counsel and judges disputed whether the commission "applied" or "declined to apply" the expanded public‑interest factors that took effect in 2022 and whether that choice creates preclusive effect for later review.
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September 8, 2026 at 2:28 PM
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Des Moines County is taking a cautious step towards regulating data centers, but local voices are raising concerns about tax impacts and power sources that could affect the entire community.

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County contracts regional planner to draft data‑center ordinance; public urges caution
Supervisors approved a contract with the Southeast Iowa Regional Planning Commission to draft a data-center ordinance, authorizing up to $12,000. Public commenters urged a cautious approach and flagged tax exemptions and power-source questions, including mention of small modular reactors.
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September 5, 2026 at 7:18 AM
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The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board has unanimously denied a petition aimed at expanding social equity mobility for cannabis applicants, leaving many to question the future of fairness in the industry.

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LCB denies petition to expand social equity mobility for cannabis applicants
The board unanimously denied a petition to change social equity mobility rules, with director's office staff saying requested changes would require statutory change and had been considered in prior rulemaking; the motion passed 3–0.
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September 3, 2026 at 4:28 PM