Utilities

Can Mercer County Balance Growth and Infrastructure for The Ridges?
Economic & Fiscal Can Mercer County Balance Growth and Infrastructure for The Ridges?

The recent public hearing held by the Mercer County Commission and the Mercer County Economic Development Authority brought to the forefront a significant proposal: the expansion of The Ridges economic development district. The aim is to develop a youth sports complex and commercial hub that

PA Lawmakers Tackle Transit Funding, Utility Protections, Hospital Rules
Public Services & Infrastructure PA Lawmakers Tackle Transit Funding, Utility Protections, Hospital Rules

As Pennsylvania's legislature reconvenes for the fall session, several pressing issues are emerging at the forefront of their agenda. With just over a dozen voting days left before the end of the current two-year session, lawmakers face a tight timeline to address critical topics such as

Alabama PSC Under Fire for High Electric Rates and Regulatory Failures
Public Services & Infrastructure Alabama PSC Under Fire for High Electric Rates and Regulatory Failures

Alabama residents and businesses continue to grapple with some of the highest electricity rates in the Southern United States. The Alabama Public Service Commission (PSC), tasked with regulating these rates, is under intense scrutiny for its perceived failures and inadequate oversight. A closer

NorthWestern Energy Faces Scrutiny Over Transparency and Rate Hikes
Public Services & Infrastructure NorthWestern Energy Faces Scrutiny Over Transparency and Rate Hikes

NorthWestern Energy, Montana's largest public utility company, is under growing scrutiny for its lack of transparency, questionable decision-making, and repeated requests for substantial rate hikes. The strained relationship between the company and its customers, coupled with the increased

Bethel Proposes Major Changes in Town Charter to Enhance Governance
Public Services & Infrastructure Bethel Proposes Major Changes in Town Charter to Enhance Governance

Bethel, Connecticut, is undergoing a significant transformation as part of its mandated quinquennial charter review, a process that seeks to update the town's governing document every five years to better align with current needs and community dynamics. This comprehensive reassessment is

Will Wyandotte County Residents Benefit from PILOT Fee Removal?
Public Services & Infrastructure Will Wyandotte County Residents Benefit from PILOT Fee Removal?

The significant shift in the billing structure for utility services in Wyandotte County primarily concerns the removal of the Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) fee, a longstanding source of frustration for residents. County Administrator David Johnston announced this fall that residents will no

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