Senate committee advances Oklahoma general appropriations bill after hours of questioning; 18-5 vote The Senate Appropriations Committee advanced Senate Bill 1177, the state general appropriations bill, following extensive questioning about cash sweeps, ARPA interest for water loans, education pay raises, mental-health funding and several agency line items. The committee approved the bill 18-5 and sent it forward to the Senate.

Senate Bill 1177 has passed the committee after intense scrutiny, promising significant funding for education, mental health, and water resources while sparking debate over its priorities.

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Bloomington reviews FY2027 budget with $148.3M general fund and $82M water capital plan Finance Director Scott Rathburn presented the FY2027 proposed budget March 23: a $148.3 million general fund, large citywide capital spending driven by an $82 million water capital program, and increased allocations for streets, sidewalks and public safety; council asked for trend data and clarifications about multi‑year water spending.

Bloomington's proposed FY2027 budget reveals a staggering $148.3 million general fund, fueled by an ambitious $82 million water capital plan that has everyone talking!

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Castle Water submits enhanced bid for Thames Water with job creation pledge - Water Magazine Castle Water submits improved proposal to acquire Thames Water, including additional £1 bn in funding & commitment to create 2,000 new jobs.

Castle Water has submitted an improved proposal to acquire Thames Water, including an additional £1 billion in funding and a commitment to create up to 2,000 new jobs...

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Valley Water outlines large capital program, projects Pure Water pilot and steep near-term rate increases for Santa Clara residents Santa Clara officials heard a detailed briefing from the Santa Clara Valley Water District on long-term water-supply investments, projected groundwater charge increases, and plans for a Pure Water Silicon Valley demonstration and full-scale program. Officials pressed for details on timing, energy use and local cost impacts.

Valley Water is gearing up for a massive investment in infrastructure that could lead to a 9% increase in groundwater charges for Santa Clara residents—are you ready for the changes ahead?

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Valley Water outlines large capital program, projects higher North County water charges; previews Pure Water Silicon Valley timetable Santa Clara-area wholesale supplier Valley Water told the City Council it faces billions in dam and treatment-plant repairs and new drought‑resilient projects, and presented a plan that would raise North County groundwater charges substantially in coming years while moving forward on a demonstration and full-scale Pure Water Silicon Valley facility

Valley Water is embarking on a multi-billion-dollar investment to upgrade aging infrastructure, but brace yourselves—North County groundwater charges are set to rise significantly in the coming years!

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Namibia Calls for Water Investment Gap to Close - The Villager Newspaper Namibia Calls for Water Investment Gap to Close  The Villager Newspaper

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East Bay Water Board serves 1.4 million across Alameda and Contra Costa counties East Bay Water Board reinvests revenue to deliver water to 1.4 million residents.

The San Ramon City Council is making waves by prioritizing water investment to ensure quality access for 1.4 million residents—discover how they plan to secure our most vital resource!

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