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Wash. State Utilities & Transportation Commission: State Regulators Reject Proposed Cascadia Water Revenue Increase
OLYMPIA, Washington, Oct. 2 -- The Washington State Utilities and Transportation Commission issued the following news:

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State regulators reject proposed Cascadia Water revenue increase

LACEY, Wash. - On Sept. 30, the Utilities and Transportation Commission issued an order rejecting a proposed rate increase by Cascadia Water, LLC (Cascadia Water) that would have raised its revenue by $1.7 million or 75%. This decision came after a thorough review process, which included multiple rounds of testimony, two hearings over three days, hundreds of public comments, and extensive legal discussion.

The ... Show Full Article

Va. A.G. Miyares Sues Zillow and Redfin in Virginia Over Unlawful Agreement Not to Compete
RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- Virginia Attorney General Jason S. Miyares issued the following news release on Oct. 1, 2025:

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Attorney General Miyares Sues Zillow and Redfin in Virginia Over Unlawful Agreement Not to Compete

Zillow and Redfin's Agreement Violates Antitrust Law, Eliminates Competition, and Will Decrease Search Quality for Virginia Renters Looking for Available Units

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Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares today filed an antitrust lawsuit against Zillow and Redfin, alongside several other state attorneys general. The lawsuit alleges that Zillow's $100 million payment to ... Show Full Article

Pa. Gov. Shapiro's Remarks at the Executive Order Signing to Safeguard Pennsylvanians' Access to Vaccines and Protect Families' Freedom to Make Their Own Health Care Decisions
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 2 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Oct. 1, 2025:

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Governor Shapiro's Remarks at the Executive Order Signing to Safeguard Pennsylvanians' Access to Vaccines and Protect Families' Freedom to Make Their Own Health Care Decisions

Philadelphia, PA - Today, Governor Josh Shapiro delivered remarks at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), assuring Pennsylvanians that they will be able to have clarity and confidence guiding their health care decisions, not politics. Following his remarks, the Governor signed Executive ... Show Full Article

Pa. Conservation & Natural Resources Dept.: ICYMI - Shapiro Administration Celebrates Trails Month and the Connections to Nature, Economic Boost Trails Provide to Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 2 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued the following news:

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ICYMI: Shapiro Administration Celebrates Trails Month and the Connections to Nature, Economic Boost Trails Provide to Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania boasts 14,000 miles of trails, ranging from easy loops to challenging wild trails.

Land and water trails are the backbone of Pennsylvania's $19 billion outdoor recreation industry.

Pennsylvania's 124 state parks and 2.2 million acres of state forestlands feature thousands of miles of trails and are free and open to ... Show Full Article

N.H. A.G. Formella: Environmental Protection Bureau Charges Lakes Region Man With Asbestos Related Felony Offenses
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 2 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release:

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Environmental Protection Bureau Charges Lakes Region Man with Asbestos Related Felony Offenses

Attorney General John M. Formella and Department of Environmental Services Commissioner Robert R. Scott announce that Bradley Leighton has been indicted on five class B felony offenses for alleged violations of New Hampshire's Asbestos Management and Control Act.

The indictment alleges that Leighton commenced demolishing a home in Meredith without providing proper notice to the town ... Show Full Article

ICYMI: Pa. Gov. Shapiro Administration Secures $46 Million in Private Sector Investment and Over 180 New Jobs for Pennsylvania While in Ireland
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 2 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:

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ICYMI: Shapiro Administration Secures $46 Million in Private Sector Investment and Over 180 New Jobs for Pennsylvania While in Ireland

A senior team from DCED traveled to Ireland to promote the Commonwealth as the best place for international business investments, with more than 22 global companies investing over $93 million to expand into PA over the past year.

During the trip, the Shapiro Administration announced three new investments from Irish-based businesses in Pennsylvania, ... Show Full Article

Calif. Gov. Newsom Issues Legislative Update
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 2 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Oct. 1, 2025:

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Governor Newsom issues legislative update

Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has signed the following bills:

* AB 16 by Assemblymember Juan Alanis (R-Modesto) - Vote by mail ballots: processing.

* AB 59 by Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D-Winters) - Reclamation District No. 108: hydroelectric power.

* AB 343 by Assemblymember Blanca Pacheco (D-Downey) - California Public Records Act: elected or appointed officials.

* AB 349 by Assemblymember Diane Dixon ... Show Full Article