Testifiers praise CCA and floodplain investments, urge clarity on remedial action language Tribal leaders, conservation groups and ports praised Climate Commitment Act-funded community forest and floodplain programs in the House capital budget but urged clarifying budget language so remedial action grants and reappropriations are not restricted.

Major stakeholders are rallying behind the Climate Commitment Act's funding for community forests and floodplain resilience, while pressing for clarity on budget language to ensure vital projects remain unhindered.

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Franklin zoning update spotlights proposed vape-shop limits and a heated debate over floodplain timing At a Nov. 11 work session staff previewed Ordinance 2025-25 with amendments for overlays, the HG Hill area and proposed vape-shop restrictions; members also debated whether to keep or shorten the floodplain 'cumulative' window from five years to one year, with staff advising caution pending state guidance.

Franklin's zoning update is stirring up controversy as proposed vape shop regulations clash with a heated debate over floodplain improvement timelines.

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Cumberland County Commissioners Approve Grant Support for $150M Transportation Project Cumberland County commissioners approve salary board actions and discuss grant applications in recent meeting.

Cumberland County is on the brink of a major infrastructure boost with a $35 million grant application aimed at transforming a flood-prone facility into a community cornerstone.

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