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The Kentucky Public Service Commission has issued a regulatory document regarding the electronic application of Kentucky-American Water Company for a certificate of public convenience and necessity for the installation of advanced metering infrastructure. The document includes a motion to intervene by the Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, who
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The Sergipe State Public Services Regulatory Agency (Agrese) conducted a technical visit to the Cajaiba Water Treatment Plant (ETA) in the municipality of Itabaiana on Monday, the 11th. The visit was attended by representatives from the State Secretariat for Urban Development and Infrastructure (Sedurbi), Igua, and the Sergipe Sanitation Company
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Facing a workforce adjustment can be a challenging and confusing experience for federal public servants. The formal process, often triggered by downsizing, restructuring, or funding discontinuation, can impact job security, income, and long-term career goals. Understanding the Workforce Adjustment Directive and one's rights is crucial in making informed
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The Scottish Liberal Democrats have criticized the SNP government for its inaction on sewage dumping, a phenomenon that has become a serious environmental and public health concern in Scotland. Contrary to England, where private water companies are punished for violating regulations, the equivalent in Scotland has seen no consequences for
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Argentina's Deputy Minister of Health, Cecilia Loccisano, has traveled to the United States to advance joint work with the Department of Health and Human Services and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) on establishing new guidelines for health cooperation. The focus areas include regional production of medicines, vaccines,
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Brianna Wagner filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program in October 2022, alleging a shoulder injury related to an influenza vaccine she received in November 2020. The parties stipulated that she suffered a vaccine-related injury, and on December 26, 2024, Chief Special Master Corcoran issued
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East Kentucky Power Cooperative (EKPC) has submitted a statement to the Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) regarding the regulation of nuclear energy facilities, specifically small modular reactors (SMRs). EKPC is seeking a more streamlined regulatory process for permitting and siting of nuclear facilities, including the consideration of a limited intervention
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The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has issued a regulatory document approving Kentucky Utilities Company's (KU) bid on a new franchise established by the City of Cumberland, Kentucky. The franchise, authorized by Ordinance No. 484, will allow KU to provide electric service to the city's citizens.
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Rebecca Taylor, a petitioning party, filed a compensation claim under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, alleging she suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) due to Prevnar-13 and pneumococcal conjugate vaccinations received on August 22, 2023. After reviewing the case, Chief Special Master Corcoran found
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Rose Panzarella filed a petition for compensation in the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (NVICP) in May 2023, alleging that the influenza vaccine she received in 2021 caused her to develop immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP). However, after reviewing the record, Special Master Mindy Michaels Roth found that there was insufficient
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GeoVax Labs, a clinical-stage biotechnology company, has issued a statement in response to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) decision to terminate nearly $500 million in BARDA-funded mRNA vaccine development contracts. This action reflects a policy shift, underscored by HHS Secretary Kennedy's remarks
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The Kentucky Public Service Commission has issued a regulatory document approving Kentucky Power Company's request to continue taking capacity and energy from the Mitchell Generating Station after December 31, 2028. The approval grants the company a certificate of public convenience and necessity to make the necessary capital investments.
