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Federal program that helps cover utility bills to be cut under Trump's budget plan
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, used by thousands of Illinois residents, is expected to receive zero dollars ...
Trump's FY26 budget plan would cut all utilities assistance for 6 million households.
About 6 million households could lose utilities assistance if HHS' budget proposal is passed, experts warn. HHS has allocated ...
More than 20 bills were signed into Washington law Wednesday. Here's what they are
Twenty-six bills were signed into law in Washington state today, ranging from further restrictions on sexually violent ...
Fayetteville considers overhauling stormwater billing system. Here's why that matters
Fayetteville is considering a tiered stormwater fee structure based on runoff impact, sparking debate over equity and support for businesses.
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Arizona bill to limit wildfire liability for utilities to be diluted
said that although Mesnard’s changes greatly improve the bill, it still puts in place a new system of protections for utilities and makes it much more difficult for people who have lost homes ...
Utility financing bill is unconstitutional, foes say, and could protect dirty power plants
Arizona lawmakers have so far allowed the House bill to move forward, despite warnings that it's unconstitutional and a risk ...
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Colorado ditches plan to reduce utilities’ wildfire liability. Homeowners may face fees instead.
A 0.5% fee would be imposed under House Bill 1302 on every home insurance policy in Colorado, unless a house meets certain ...
Ayden woman calls for change after being asked to pay $450 to change name from husband’s name to hers on utilities
A woman in Ayden is frustrated after being asked to pay $450 to switch the name on her utility account from her late ...
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People with severe mental illness twice as likely to be disconnected by utility companies
Some seven million people across the UK are behind on their utilities bills. More than half (52%) are experiencing some kind of mental health problem, the charity’s survey of 22,000 billpayers shows.
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We Energies is supposed to maintain the meter. It didn't. Now it's demanding nearly $700 in backpay
The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin clarified that it is state statute, not the commission, that requires utilities ...
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Senate energy bill gives rebates to utility customers hit with high costs
State senators have amended an energy bill to ease the burden on ratepayers struggling with pricey utility bills during the hottest and coldest months of the year. The Senate Education ...