Tag: public_benefits

Connecticut Extends Electric Bill Reductions Through State Bonding

8 Sep 2026 2:39 p.m. · Source: Connecticut Governors Office

Connecticut's State Bond Commission approved new funds to extend electric bill reductions for residents through April 2027. This initiative, part of broader energy affordability efforts, continues to lower public benefits costs, saving ratepayers 3-5% on average.

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Privacy Advocates Challenge Trump-Vance Administration's Data Sharing Policy

1 Sep 2026 4:14 p.m.

EPIC, Common Cause, and Make the Road States challenge the Trump-Vance administration's data sharing policy for public benefits recipients, citing privacy concerns. Other lawsuits target voter databases and social media's addictive features.

Politics and Government Science & Technology Business General Politics Federal Government Legal Computers and Internet Artificial Intelligence Social Issues EPIC Data Privacy Legal Challenge Trump-Vance Administration Public Benefits Voter Rights Social Media Regulation
Media Monitor: Sierra Club urges rejection of Sites Reservoir funding increase

16 Jun 2026 4:59 p.m. · Source: Sierra Club

Sierra Club is reporting that it is urging the California Water Commission to reject a proposed $268.9 million funding increase for the Sites Reservoir project, citing escalating costs and environmental concerns.

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