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TNS Tipoffs - State Regulatory (Energy) Newsletter for Saturday February 15, 2025 ( 6 items )  

Ariz. Gov. Katie Hobbs Launches Arizona Space Commission, Announces Appointments
PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 15 -- Gov. Katie Hobbs, D-Arizona, issued the following news release on Feb. 14, 2025: * * * Governor Katie Hobbs Launches Arizona Space Commission and Announces Appointments Primes state to lead future of space and aeronautics industry and create jobs Phoenix, AZ -- Today, Governor Katie Hobbs relaunched the Arizona Space Commission, appointing seven leaders from industry, science, and education to help spearhead its efforts. These Arizonans are poised to put Arizona   more

Colo. PUC Issues Weekly Meeting Agenda for Feb. 19, 2025
DENVER, Colorado, Feb. 15 -- The Colorado Public Utilities Commission issued the following weekly meeting agenda: * * * Consent Items TRANSPORTATION 1. PROCEEDING NO. 25A-0033CP Epic Charter LLC IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF EPIC CHARTER LLC FOR A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY TO OPERATE AS A COMMON CARRIER BY MOTOR VEHICLE FOR HIRE. Filing Date and Party: 01/03/2025 Epic Charter LLC Description: Application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to   more

Gov. Whitmer and Lt. Governor Gilchrist Announce Operation Safe Neighborhoods Reaches New Milestone with more than 800 Illegal Guns Off the Street
LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 13 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Whitmer and Lt. Governor Gilchrist Announce Operation Safe Neighborhoods Reaches New Milestone with more than 800 Illegal Guns Off the Street LANSING, Mich. -- Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced more than 800 illegal guns have been taken off the streets as part of Operation Safe Neighborhoods. Since the operation began, law enforcement officials have conducted7,706 check-ins   more

Ill. Gov. Pritzker Awards $2.3 Million in Innovation Voucher Grants, Announces Round II
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Feb. 15 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on Feb. 14, 2025: * * * Governor Pritzker Awards $2.3 Million in Innovation Voucher Grants, Announces Round II Funding supports research and development projects with universities CHICAGO - Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced 35 awards totaling $2.3 million through the Innovation Voucher Program to promote small business g  more

Maine PUC Upholds 'Holdback Requirement' for Solar Facilities in Net Energy Billing Program
AUGUSTA, Maine, Feb. 15 -- The Maine Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has denied Nexamp Inc.'s petition for reconsideration and modification of a previous order concerning the company's Holden Solar Facility. The February 14, 2025, order reaffirms the PUC's "holdback requirement" for renewable energy facilities participating in Maine's Net Energy Billing (NEB) program. Nexamp had requested the PUC remove the requirement that, for electricity generated behind-the-meter or used for NEB credits,   more

Treasurer Pack Launches Online Firearms Auction For First Time in Office History
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Feb. 15 -- West Virginia State Treasurer Larry Pack issued the following news release: * * * Treasurer Pack Launches Online Firearms Auction For First Time in Office History State Treasurer Larry Pack today announced his Office has launched an online firearms auction that is restricted to registered federal firearms license (FFL) dealers for the first time in Office history. "This online firearms auction will help modernize my Office's Unclaimed Property Program a  more