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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Georgia Newsletter for Tuesday February 11, 2025 ( 3 items )  

Institute for Energy Economics & Financial Analysis: 'Data Centers Drive Buildout of Gas Power Plants and Pipelines in the Southeast'
LAKEWOOD, Ohio, Feb. 7 (TNSres) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following report on Jan. 29, 2025 by Cathy Kunkel entitled "Data centers drive buildout of gas power plants and pipelines in the Southeast." Here is the executive summary: * * * Southeast utilities and pipeline companies are planning a major buildout of natural gas infrastructure (pipelines and power plants) over the next 15 years. This report focuses on the states of Virginia, North Caroli  more

Italian Government Authority Censures Eyewear Giant Luxottica for Failing to Uphold Fair Union Organizing Standards in U.S. Operations
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Communications Workers of America posted the following news release: * * * Italian Government Authority Censures Eyewear Giant Luxottica for Failing to Uphold Fair Union Organizing Standards in U.S. Operations OECD Responsible Business Conduct Guidelines Violation Confirmed A report by the OECD's Italian National Contact Point for Responsible Business Conduct (NCP), has exposed global eyewear giant Luxottica for violating workers' rights   more

MSU Turfgrass Expert Offers Lawncare Advice to Increase Refuge for Insect Pollinators
STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Feb. 11 -- Mississippi State University issued the following news: * * * MSU turfgrass expert offers lawncare advice to increase refuge for insect pollinators Contact: Chloe Madison STARKVILLE, Miss.--A Mississippi State turfgrass specialist is teaming up with scientists from Auburn University and the University of Georgia to advance Refuge Lawn, a project promoting pollinator-friendly lawns funded by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. MSU Extension S  more