Public Service Commission
Coverage of Public Service Commission in the Nexus archive.
- Stop approving Wisconsin’s energy future one docket at a time
Wisconsin needs a comprehensive energy plan to address rising electricity demand driven by AI, manufacturing, and data centers. The Public Service Commission is evaluating individual projects like methane gas plants and transmission projects, but critics argue regulators should compare full resource portfolios to ensure affordability and lower long-term risks.
- PSC hands over documents to Crime Branch
The Public Service Commission (PSC) has handed over documents to the Crime Branch. The action indicates a transfer of materials for investigation or legal proceedings.
- Yuva Morcha to intensify protest against ‘irregularities’ in PSC
Yuva Morcha plans to intensify protests against irregularities in the Public Service Commission (PSC). The group has raised concerns about potential malpractices or lapses in the PSC's operations.
- Kenya: LSK Pushes for Better Pay, Greater Transparency in Hiring of State Lawyers After Talks With PSC
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) is advocating for improved welfare and greater transparency in the recruitment of government lawyers following discussions with the Public Service Commission (PSC).
- Environmental groups sue DNR over environmental review process for Port Washington data center
Environmental groups sued the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for allegedly skipping a required environmental review process for a $15 billion hyperscale data center in Port Washington. The lawsuit claims the DNR avoided requiring an environmental impact statement after Vantage, the project's lead company, threatened to abandon the project. The data center, built by Vantage, Oracle, and OpenAI, faces additional legal challenges over energy tariff requirements.
- SIT constituted to probe ‘irregularities’ in PSC exams
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been established to investigate irregularities in the Public Service Commission (PSC) examinations. The probe aims to address concerns regarding the fairness and integrity of the exam process.
- Kerala govt. issues order for CB probe into PSC exam irregularities
The Kerala government has ordered a Central Bureau probe into irregularities in the Public Service Commission (PSC) exam.
- PSC refutes reports of differences at commission meeting
The Public Service Commission (PSC) has denied reports of disagreements during a recent commission meeting. The statement aims to clarify false claims about internal conflicts within the organization.
- ‘LaPolitics’: Party primary system likely headed back to Legislature
Louisiana's Republican registration surpassed Democrats in June, partly due to the new party primary system for certain offices. The system caused voter and poll worker confusion, but elections in May and June ran smoothly. Legislators may revisit the system next year, with potential bills to revert to open primaries or expand party primaries to more offices.
- Dearborn seniors suffered for days without power, state and city leaders calling for action
Seniors at a Dearborn apartment building endured a multi-day power outage following a storm, leading to spoiled food, heat exposure, and lack of water. Local and state leaders, including Mayor Abdullah Hammoud and DTE Energy officials, addressed the crisis, with critics condemning DTE's response and compensation as insufficient.
- AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Louisiana’s state primary runoff
Louisiana Republicans will hold a primary runoff for the U.S. Senate seat between Julia Letlow and John Fleming after neither candidate secured a majority in the May 16 primary. President Donald Trump endorsed Letlow, who challenged incumbent Bill Cassidy, who was defeated in the initial primary. Democrats will also finalize their U.S. Senate nominee in a separate runoff.
- Georgia’s primaries and runoffs are over, but one PSC race lingers
Georgia's Public Service Commission (PSC) District 3 race requires a recount after Fitz Johnson defeated Brandon Martin by 2,947 votes in the May 19 Republican primary, triggering Georgia's 0.5% margin rule. Counties are using ballot scanners to complete the recount by June 26, with some starting after certifying recent runoff results.
- Louisiana’s primary election changes ignite a debate over voter access and party control
Louisiana has shifted from a 'jungle primary' system to party primaries, sparking debate over whether unaffiliated voters should be allowed to participate in Republican or Democratic primaries. Supporters argue parties should control nominations, while opponents warn exclusion could reduce voter participation and weaken representation.