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TNS Tipoffs - State Regulatory (Energy) Newsletter for Friday April 19, 2024 ( 6 items )  

N.J. A.G. Platkin Announces New Law Enforcement Guidelines for Sexual Assault Responses at Sexual Violence Prevention Symposium in Trenton
TRENTON, New Jersey, April 19 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced he has issued a Directive to law enforcement that expands the standard Sexual Assault Response Team activation period from five to seven days from when the incident is reported to have occurred, providing survivors of sexual assault more time to access the trauma-informed services consistent with enhancements in   more

N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces Department of Energy Approval to Fund Energy Affordability Program for Low Income New Yorkers
ALBANY, New York, April 19 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: * * * Department of Energy Approves Plan for New York to Access Inflation Reduction Act Funding to Support Energy Efficiency and Clean Energy Upgrades Advances Governor's Goal to Achieve Two Million Climate-Friendly Homes by 2030 and Climate Act Goal to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions 85 Percent by 2050 * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the approval of New York's parti  more

N.Y. Gov. Hochul Launches Grid of the Future Study to Build Clean, Resilient Electric Grid
ALBANY, New York, April 19 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Proceeding Will Advance Smart Grid Technologies, Physical and Cyber Security Protocols and Provide Opportunities for Customer Savings and Benefits Builds on 2024 State of the State Priority to Harness Innovation to Build an Affordable, Resilient and Clean Grid * * * Ahead of Earth Week, Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the New York State Public Service Commission has instituted a   more

N.Y. PSC Approves Construction Plans for Multiple Segments of Champlain Hudson Power Express Project
ALBANY, New York, April 19 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: In celebration of Earth Week, the New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today approved two segments of the Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE) transmission, a 339-mile transmission line being developed by Transmission Developers Inc., to deliver reliable clean energy from Canada directly to New York City. Additionally, the Commission approved changes   more

New Ulm Community Breaks Ground for New Minnesota National Guard Armory
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, April 18 -- The Minnesota National Guard issued the following news: By Sgt. 1st Class Sirrina Martinez, Minnesota National Guard The Minnesota National Guard and local community members broke ground today on the site of a new training facility in New Ulm, with construction scheduled to begin immediately and projected to be completed in approximately 18 months. "The significance of this armory goes beyond its physical structure," said Minnesota's Adjutant General, Army Ma  more

Two New Regional Assistant Commissioners to Join CDA
DENVER, Colorado, April 19 -- The Colorado Department of Agriculture issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: The Colorado Department of Agriculture has hired two new Regional Assistant Commissioners to help strengthen the agency's connection to agricultural communities across the state. These positions were created last year and serve as a key resource to continue building and maintaining trusted relationships with rural communities and ag producers across the state. Riley May fro  more