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North Carolina Advances Bill Requiring Data Centers to Pay More and Pausing Coal Retirements

The measure launches a formal review that could be used to roll back the state’s 2050 carbon-neutrality target.

U.S. States and Cities Move to Extend Bar Hours for World Cup

Judge Pauses California Rules That Would Bar Cardroom Blackjack

Virginia Governor Limits Federal Immigration Operations on State Property

Maryland Reopens Key Bridge Rebuild Bidding as Cost Estimates Climb to $8–$9 Billion

Hochul Seeks 2028 Reset of New York Climate Law Deadlines as Court Fight and Late Budget Collide

Coalition Seeks 60 Days of Fuel Stocks in $800 Million Plan

Maine Governor Vetoes Statewide Pause on Large AI Data Centers

Alberta Tables Bill to End Clock Changes and Keep Daylight Time Year-Round

Mexico Opens Scientific Review of Fracking as Congress Highlights Risks and Rewards

Abbott Threatens Dallas, Pressures Houston Over Police Limits on ICE Cooperation

World Cup Transport Prices Soar in U.S. Host Cities

AI Data Centers Face Growing Local Pushback Across the U.S.

Argentina Fast-Tracks Glacier Law Overhaul for Wednesday Vote

WA Fishing Ban Faces Court Test Over Claims Minister Bypassed Science

Judge Voids Sugarloaf Mountain Zipline License and Imposes R$30 Million Penalty

Judge Blocks Use of Protected DF Land in Plan to Shore Up BRB

ITJ to Rule Within Weeks on Aid Repayments in Asturias Coal Mine Dispute

Maharashtra Approves Motor Vehicle Tax Overhaul to Tackle Pollution and Fund Transport Upgrades

High Court Hears Challenge to Labour’s Inheritance Tax Reforms Over Alleged Unlawful Consultation