Vermont rail bureau corrects broadband revenue figure; committee presses need to review utility rates last changed in 2004 At a Jan. 7 Senate Transportation hearing, the state's rail bureau director corrected a previously distributed broadband revenue figure and told lawmakers that utility lease rates on rail right-of-way have not been updated since about 2004; land‑lease rates were reviewed in 2024. Lawmakers asked for historical authority and comparisons with private railroads and other states.

Vermont's rail bureau director admits to a significant error in broadband revenue reporting, sparking urgent calls for a review of outdated utility rates last changed in 2004.

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City Council Approves Rate Case After Years of Revenue Shortfalls and Inflation Challenges City council's approved rate case responds to ongoing revenue deficits exacerbated by inflation.

Austin's Electric Utility Commission is grappling with financial turmoil as rising costs and declining revenues force them to propose a crucial $2 billion budget to stabilize operations.

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