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Wash. State Utilities & Transportation Commission Rejects East Side Improvement's Request for 131% Increase, Authorizes a Limited Rate Increase
OLYMPIA, Washington, May 10 -- The Washington State Utilities and Transportation Commission issued the following news:

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UTC rejects East Side Improvement's request for 131% increase, authorizes a limited rate increase

LACEY, Wash. - On April 30, 2026, two administrative law judges (ALJs) for the Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) issued an initial order rejecting a request by East Side Improvement Co. (East Side or company) to increase its water rates by 131.67%.

After reviewing the case and considering public comments, the ALJs found the requested increase unjust and unreasonable. ... Show Full Article

Pa. Environmental Protection Dept. Redesignates 98 Streams Across Pennsylvania as High Quality Waters, Expanding Protections for More Than 530 Miles of Clean Water
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 10 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news on May 8, 2026:

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Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Redesignates 98 Streams Across Pennsylvania as High Quality Waters, Expanding Protections for More Than 530 Miles of Clean Water

Action protects waterways in 34 counties, strengthens Pennsylvania's trout streams and outdoor economy, and marks the first Chesapeake Bay watershed stream redesignations under Governor Shapiro's leadership as Chair of the Chesapeake Bay Executive Council

The newly protected ... Show Full Article

Ohio State Auditor: Former Woodsfield Utility Office Supervisor Ordered to Pay Restitution Totaling $15,822.45 After Guilty Plea to Theft in Office
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 10 -- Ohio State Auditor Keith Faber issued the following news release:

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Former Woodsfield Utility Office Supervisor Ordered to Pay Restitution Totaling $15,822.45 after Guilty Plea to Theft in Office

A former utility office supervisor for the Village of Woodsfield in Monroe County was placed on community control for three years and ordered to pay restitution and additional costs of nearly $16,000 after an investigation determined she used her position to write off balances due on her personal utility accounts and late fees she owed.

Claudia Baker could face 18 months ... Show Full Article

N.Y. Environmental Conservation Dept.: Significant Habitat Restoration and Trail Improvements Made at 100-Acre Conservation Easement, Broad Cove Preserve in Aquebogue
ALBANY, New York, May 10 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release:

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Significant Habitat Restoration and Trail Improvements Made at 100-Acre Conservation Easement, Broad Cove Preserve in Aquebogue

Site Added to NYS Birding Trail Highlighting Importance as a Birdwatching Destination

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The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) this week announced environmental improvements at the Broad Cove Preserve in Suffolk County. Representatives from DEC, Peconic Land Trust, local elected officials, town officials, and regional ... Show Full Article

N.C. Health Dept.: 45 Social Work Students Graduate From Child Welfare Education Collaborative, Strengthening North Carolina's Child Welfare Workforce
RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 10 -- The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release on May 8, 2026:

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45 Social Work Students Graduate from Child Welfare Education Collaborative, Strengthening North Carolina's Child Welfare Workforce

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced that 45 students across North Carolina are graduating this academic year from the NC Child Welfare Education Collaborative (CWEC), marking a significant step forward in the department's ongoing efforts to strengthen the state's child welfare ... Show Full Article

N.C. Department of State Treasurer Resolves Claims By Justine Jones
RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 10 -- The North Carolina State Treasurer issued the following news release:

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N.C. Department of State Treasurer Resolves Claims By Justine Jones

The North Carolina Department of State Treasurer (DST) and former Treasurer Dale Folwell have recently entered into an agreement with Ms. Justine Jones to resolve litigation brought by Ms. Jones.

This is regarding the Local Government Commission's (LGC) decision not to approve funds for Ms. Jones' hiring as Town Manager of Spring Lake in 2022 after the Board of Aldermen voted to offer her a contract for that position.

The ... Show Full Article

Maine State House Speaker Fecteau, Sen. Ingwersen, Rep. Malon Issue Statements in Opposition to Maine Water Rate Increase
AUGUSTA, Maine, May 10 -- The Maine State House Speaker issued the following news:

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Speaker Fecteau, Senator Ingwersen & Representative Malon Issue Statements in Opposition to Maine Water Rate Increase

The proposed increase is approximately 26%, far outpacing inflation

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House Speaker Ryan Fecteau (D-Biddeford), Senator Henry Ingwersen (D-York), and Representative Marc Malon (D-Biddeford), today issued the following statements in opposition to a 26% rate increase proposed by Maine Water:

"This request could not come at a worse time for ratepayers who are facing strained household budgets ... Show Full Article