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Sable Restarts Santa Ynez Pipeline With First Sales to Chevron

A federal emergency order has triggered a test of whether Washington can overrule California’s environmental and safety rules.

Tysons Casino Bill Clears Virginia Legislature, Awaits Spanberger’s Decision

Judge Rejects Bid to Halt OpenAI–Oracle Data Center as DTE Nears Second Michigan Deal

Meta Launches $65 Million State-Level Election Effort to Back Pro‑AI Candidates

Mount Pleasant Approves Microsoft Plans for 15 More Data Centers

Manatee Lawmakers Pull Port Authority Overhaul as Skyway Cruise Plan Meets Resistance

Michigan Regulators Approve DTE Power Contracts for 1.4‑GW ‘Stargate’ Data Center

San Diego Council Keeps License-Plate Reader Network Under Tighter Rules After Split Vote

Denmark Breaks Ground on Ukrainian Rocket Propellant Plant Near German Border

EPA Declines Formal Review of $217 Million Burswood Racetrack Plan

Regulators Set Dec. 3 Hearing on DTE Deal for OpenAI–Oracle Data Center as Incentive Rules Face Fresh Challenge

Rhode Island District Quotes $117,000 to Produce Teacher’s Curriculum and Emails

Suisun City Accepts California Forever Annexation Plan, Launches Environmental Review

Zuid-Holland Declines Ban on Groene Hart Turbines as Draft Policy Heads to Consultation

Theresa Valenti, 60, Killed by Two Men Sharing E‑Bike Near Brooklyn Navy Yard

Brabazon New Town Pushes Ahead in North Bristol as Traffic Fears Grow

Carroll County Backs Appeal to Block PSEG Survey Access for Maryland Power Line

Howell Township Panel Rejects Rezoning for 1,000-Acre Data Center

Google Withdraws Indianapolis Rezoning Bid for $1 Billion Franklin Township Data Center

Labor Backs Hobart Stadium as Government Sets November Vote, Leaving Fate to Upper House