"Democrats were put in a position to have to vote for a version of the bill that none of us wanted to see."| BikePortland
Foster children moving to new homes might mean a new school district. That means education records, course credits and other information need to be transferred to a new school. That can delay enrollment.| Beacon: Kansas
While other states' bills to remove solar permitting bottlenecks fell flat this year, New Jersey unanimously passed a permitting bill in "one of those rare wins."| pv magazine USA
Solar advocates warn that the reforms will have a "chilling effect" on the state's clean energy future.| pv magazine USA
by Idaho Reports staff Despite multiple reports of issues with the original law and a Senate attempt to fix those problems, the House declined to amend the Idaho Parental Rights Act during the 2025 legislative session. That means medical providers must wait at least another year until they get clarity on how they can treat […]| Idaho Reports
The Public Renewables Transparency Act will create more oversight in how the New York Power Authority is making progress in its renewable energy strategic plan.| pv magazine USA
A debate to repeal of one of the country's most successful community solar programs offers a window into other states' battles to implement similar programs.| pv magazine USA
In the aftermath of a small surge in utility-scale projects that created division among Louisiana parishes over solar restrictions, Gov. Landry passed a law creating setback requirements, which landowners can opt-out of, but also opens the door to parishes imposing tighter local restrictions.| pv magazine USA
The GOP-supported bill would have mandated community solar among its investor-owned utilities.| pv magazine USA
Effective groundwater quality management is crucial for ensuring clean, reliable water for millions of Oregonians, and countless ecosystems. But as things stand, our state lacks the means to manage it effectively. By making much-needed revisions to the 1989 Groundwater Quality Management Act, SB 1154 will improve the process of identifying and ...| Oregon Environmental Council
The plan could add 118 GW of solar to the PJM by 2040.| pv magazine USA
State lawmakers are constitutionally required each year to set a balanced budget where expenses do not exceed revenues. Following a new process in recent sessions, the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee has created basic “maintenance” budgets that extend existing spending into the next fiscal year. A follow-up “enhancement” budget covers any new spending requested by the agencies. […]| Idaho Reports