public utilities
Coverage of public utilities in the Nexus archive.
- Sweating that next electric bill? NC Senate Democrats say these bills could help.
North Carolina lawmakers, including Sen. DeAndrea Salvador and Sen. Natalie Murdock, have introduced Senate Bill 1027 to prevent utility disconnections during heat emergencies amid rising energy costs. Over 353,000 households faced disconnection risks in May, with vulnerable populations like seniors and those with chronic illnesses disproportionately affected.
- Gavin Newsom finally found a kind of fraud he wants to fight
Gavin Newsom is addressing fraud related to California's government pressuring public utilities to award $633 million in contracts to 'LGBT-owned' firms. The article questions how the government can verify a firm's LGBT ownership status.
- Public utilities seek LGBTQ+ contractors — whether they keep the lights on or not
California Democrats have introduced contracts for businesses owned by LGBTQ+ individuals that are state-certified. The initiative is described as a new form of favoritism, prioritizing LGBTQ+ ownership for public utility contracts.
- Abdul El-Sayed calls for public ownership of AI, citing risk of ‘human demise’
Abdul El-Sayed, a Michigan US Senate candidate, advocates for public ownership of AI firms and regulation akin to public utilities, citing risks to human survival. The article notes his progressive stance but does not elaborate on policy specifics.