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state legislation
Coverage of state legislation in the Nexus archive.
- A plug-in solar solution that utilities and lawmakers can agree on
The article discusses the need for tiered wattage definitions and export limits in plug-in solar state legislation to ensure household safety and grid reliability. CraftStrom CEO Stephan Scherer advocates for this approach to align utilities and lawmakers.
- Evergreen Fire Rescue asks voters to approve sales tax amid funding crisis
Evergreen Fire Rescue is requesting voter approval for a 0.89% sales tax increase to address funding shortages caused by rising costs, increased call volume, and outdated infrastructure. Fire Chief Mike Weege highlighted that emergency vehicle and equipment costs have surged, staffing is at 50%, and property tax revenue is constrained by state legislation.