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The Arkansas Public Service Commission has been considering an application from Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) for approval of a general change in rates and tariffs. The University of Arkansas (UofA) has also filed a petition to intervene in this matter, which SWEPCO supports. In its response, SWEPCO states that
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The Arkansas Advanced Energy Association (AAEA) has filed an opening statement with the Arkansas Public Service Commission (APSC) urging it to reject proposed tariff revisions from Southwest Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (the "Cooperative"). The proposed revisions would impose insurance requirements on members of the Cooperative, making it uneconomic
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Southwest Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation's proposed tariff revision for complying with 7 CFR 1730, Subpart C has sparked concerns among Arkansas Public Service Commission (APSC) staff. The proposed tariff would require ratepayers to purchase commercial general liability insurance policies with specific requirements, including a minimum $1,000,000
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The Arkansas Public Service Commission (APSC) has issued a document expressing concerns over the proposed insurance requirements for distributed resources (DR) by Clay County Electric Cooperative Corporation (CCECC). The proposed requirements, which would see ratepayers purchase commercial general liability insurance policies with a minimum coverage of $1,000,000 per
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Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) has introduced the Public Service Worker Protection Act, a legislation that aims to extend federal health and safety protections to public sector workers nationwide. The bill is cosponsored by leading Democrats, including Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), and Representatives Chris Deluzio (PA-17) and Brian
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Tensions are running high in the UK's public sector after above-inflation pay rises failed to quell fears of another bout of industrial action. Over two million workers, including doctors, nurses, and teachers, have been promised increases, but union leaders are criticizing the raises as "woefully inadequate."
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Washington Gas Light Company has filed a document with the Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia, submitting the annual reconciliation of the District of Columbia Rights-of-Way Fee Surcharge, effective from June 2025 billing month onwards. The reconciliation details the collection and reconciliation of the fee surcharge for the
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The Public Utility Commission of Texas is facing a significant issue as the electric utility industry in the state is experiencing unprecedented increases in excess liability insurance premiums. The Joint Utilities, which include AEP Texas Inc., CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC, Entergy Texas, Inc., Southwestern Electric Power Company, Southwestern Public
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The Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia has ordered an investigation into the impact of the PJM capacity auction, which will affect prices across all PJM states, including the District of Columbia. The Commission has established a task force to study the immediate and long-term financial impact of
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The Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) 3B in Washington, D.C. has passed a resolution opposing the approval of Washington Gas' Projectpipes 3 (DC SAFE) by the District of Columbia Public Service Commission in its current form. The resolution cites concerns over the plan's alignment with the District&
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The Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3B (ANC 3B) of the District of Columbia has expressed strong opposition to Washington Gas' Projectpipes 3 (DC SAFE), a plan to replace leak-prone natural gas pipelines. The commission argues that the plan does not adhere to the Public Service Commission's instructions, is
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Congresswoman Norma Torres has introduced a series of targeted amendments to the Republican Budget Reconciliation bill, aimed at protecting working families' access to healthcare, food assistance, fairness in tax policy, and essential public services. These amendments address critical areas, including healthcare, SNAP, transportation, and infrastructure, ensuring that policies serve
