HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 10 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release on Aug. 9, 2023: Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is purchasing 60 new rail cars that will be used on the state's commuter rail lines as part of its ongoing rail car-renewal program. CTDOT has entered into a contract with Alstom for the single-level rail coach cars, which are valued at $315 million. Delivery of the first cars is expect  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Aug. 10 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2023-00102) on Aug. 9, 2023: * * * In the Matter of: Electronic Tariff Filing Of Big Rivers Electric Corporation For Approval Of Proposed Changes To Its Qualified Cogeneration And Small Power Production Facilities Tariffs COMMISSION STAFF'S THIRD REQUEST FOR INFORMATION TO BIG RIVERS ELECTRIC CORPORATION Big Rivers Electric Corporation (BREC), pursuant to 807 KAR 5:001, shall file with  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 10 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release on Aug. 9, 2023: Gov. Maura Healey today signed a $55.98 billion state budget for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24), making historic investments in schools, child care, workforce development, public transit, housing, climate resiliency and other key areas that will help make Massachusetts more affordable, competitive and equitable. The budget includes hallmark proposals from Governor Healey, including   more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 10 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on Aug. 9, 2023: Governor Dan McKee today announced over $650,000 in Site Readiness Awards to eight major projects across Rhode Island. The awards will fund site-specific planning improvements at several ongoing local economic development projects and will support municipal technical assistance, helping to increase local economic activity. "From supporting local artists to preventing fl  more