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Wash. Utilities & Transportation Commission Approves Accounting Deferral for Puget Sound Energy Carbon Costs
WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 (TNSdok) -- The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission has approved a request from Puget Sound Energy, Bellevue, Washington, to use specific accounting treatments for costs and benefits associated with the Climate Commitment Act. In an order issued Dec. 26, 2025, the Commission authorized the company to defer certain costs related to carbon emission allowances, a move central to how the utility manages its environmental compliance obligations (Docket No. UE-250750).

The decision follows a petition filed by PSE on October 1, 2025. The utility sought authorization ... Show Full Article

R.I. A.G. Neronha, Coalition File Lawsuit Challenging Federal Attack on Gender-Affirming Care
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Dec. 27 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release:

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Attorney General Neronha, coalition file lawsuit challenging federal attack on gender-affirming care

Attorney General Peter F. Neronha joined a multistate coalition of 18 other states and the District of Columbia in challenging a recent attempt by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to threaten health care providers and unlawfully limit access to gender-affirming care for young people.

A recent declaration release by HHS, ... Show Full Article

Minn. Gov. Walz Stands With Community Leaders to Address Increased Federal ICE Activity and Reaffirm Minnesota's Commitment to Public Safety
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Dec. 27 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release on Dec. 24, 2025:

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Governor Walz Stands with Community Leaders to Address Increased Federal ICE Activity and Reaffirm Minnesota's Commitment to Public Safety

[MINNEAPOLIS, MN] - Governor Tim Walz today joined faith leaders, mayors, public safety officials, and community advocates at Shiloh Temple International Ministries to address increased federal immigration enforcement activity in the Twin Cities and reaffirm Minnesota's commitment to public safety, dignity, and community trust.

"Minnesota ... Show Full Article

Minn. Gov. Walz Issues Executive Order Easing Regulations After Feds Delay Heating Assistance for Minnesotans
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Dec. 27 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release on Dec. 24, 2025:

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Governor Walz Issues Executive Order Easing Regulations After Feds Delay Heating Assistance for Minnesotans

Governor Tim Walz today issued Executive Order 25-14 exempting certain motor carriers and drivers transporting propane and diesel from service hour regulations. The federal government failed to release funds for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program on time, resulting in elevated demand and increased propane and diesel fuel deliveries in December.

"The federal ... Show Full Article

Md. A.G. Brown Secures Order Protecting FEMA Funding From Illegal Conditions
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Dec. 27 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release:

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Attorney General Brown Secures Order Protecting FEMA Funding from Illegal Conditions

Attorney General Anthony G. Brown recently secured an order from the United States District Court for the District of Oregon blocking the Trump administration from imposing illegal terms upon two Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants. In November, Attorney General Brown joined a coalition of 12 states in filing a lawsuit against Secretary Kristi Noem, the Department of Homeland Security, ... Show Full Article

Illinois Supreme Court Announces Appointment of Hon. Richard Gambrell in Ninth Circuit
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Dec. 27 -- The Illinois Supreme Court issued the following news release on Dec. 26, 2025:

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Illinois Supreme Court Announces Appointment of Hon. Richard Gambrell in Ninth Circuit

Justice Lisa Holder White and the Supreme Court of Illinois announced today the appointment of retired Judge Richard H. Gambrell in the Ninth Judicial Circuit.

Judge Gambrell is being appointed to the vacancy created by the retirement of Fulton County Resident Circuit Judge Thomas B. Ewing on Jan. 2, 2026. The appointment is effective Jan. 19, 2026, and concludes on Dec. 4, 2028.

Judge Gambrell ... Show Full Article

Colo. PUC Issues Weekly Meeting Agenda for Dec. 30, 2025
DENVER, Colorado, Dec. 27 -- The Colorado Public Utilities Commission issued the following weekly meeting agenda:

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Consent Items

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

1. PROCEEDING NO. 25A-0477T Light Source Communications, LLC

IN THE MATTER OF APPLICATION OF LIGHT SOURCE COMMUNICATIONS, LLC FOR A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY TO PROVIDE PART IV SERVICES (4 CCR 723-2-2103).

a. Filing Date and Party: 11/10/2025 Light Source Communications, LLC

Description: Application for approval of a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to provide Part IV Services

Analyst(s): Gladys Rey, ... Show Full Article