Senate clears a package of bills on public records, co-ops, consumer protections and others Alongside the contested SB 156, the Senate passed a slate of bills: SB 168 (public nuisances), SB 288 (rural electric cooperatives), multiple public-records and Open Government Sunset Review items, consumer-protection measures, and modernization bills; most passed unanimously or by wide margins.

The Florida Senate just passed a sweeping package of bills that could reshape consumer protections, public records, and more—most with unanimous support!

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Industry and national labs back reauthorizations and Etech to help rural utilities and improve threat coordination Trade groups, cooperatives and national labs urged Congress to reauthorize rural and municipal utility cybersecurity funding, expand Etech, and speed fund disbursement so small utilities can access upgrades, training and shared services to reduce vulnerability to cyber and physical attacks.

Small utilities are rallying for federal support to bolster their cybersecurity defenses and ensure they aren't left vulnerable to escalating threats.

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Rural Water Financing Agency offers pooled construction financing and fixed-rate options for small utilities California Rural Water Association described a pooled financing vehicle that provides interim and fixed-rate construction financing for public agencies, with quick access to funds and no reserve requirement for borrowers.

Discover how the Rural Water Financing Agency is revolutionizing funding for small and rural water agencies with quick-access loans and no reserve requirements!

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Minnesota bill exempts electric cooperatives from renewable energy standards Minnesota Legislature amends energy regulations for cooperative electric associations.

Minnesota's new Senate Bill 58 could redefine the future of clean energy by exempting electric cooperatives, igniting a fierce debate over environmental goals versus economic realities.

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