Council approves Title 13 amendments raising water and sewer rates, adding master‑meter structure and irrigation ordinance The Town Council voted unanimously March 16 to amend Title 13 of the Jackson Municipal Code: water rates would rise about 25%, sewer charges about 10%, a master‑meter rate structure for some developments was added, and a three‑phase irrigation ordinance with trigger thresholds was adopted, effective June 1, 2026.

Jackson's Town Council just approved significant increases to water and sewer rates, plus a new irrigation ordinance—are you ready for the changes ahead?

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House panel reviews bill to regulate large data centers, citing ratepayer, water and siting concerns Lawmakers heard a walkthrough of H.727, the Vermont Sustainable Data Centers Act, which would set a 20‑megawatt threshold for review, require a separate PUC rate class and CPG, mandate certain contract protections and reporting, and authorize demand‑side management and potential revenue measures to fund local benefits.

A new bill in Vermont aims to regulate large data centers, addressing their massive energy consumption and potential community impact before they’re even built.

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Oregon House passes multiple bills including fee increases for maritime pilots and education funding Oregon House approves bills raising maritime pilot fees and modifying school funding distribution.

Oregon's latest legislative session has sparked significant changes, including a fee increase for maritime pilots and a new framework for school funding that could reshape the state's financial landscape.

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Clallam County PUD invests in Carlsberg water system to boost drinking water access County facilitates $750K ARPA funding to enhance Carlsberg water utility and rights

Clallam County is stepping up its game with a $750K investment to enhance the Carlsberg water system, ensuring cleaner drinking water and sustainable growth for the community!

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Texas Senate introduces multiple bills addressing digital rights and education accountability Senate introduces bills covering digital rights, education accountability, and utility financing.

Texas legislators are tackling critical issues with a bold new package of bills that could reshape digital rights, education accountability, and utility financing.

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