Ratings Agency Flags Warming Climate As Issue to Watch for Utah
The state is currently in the depths of a drought.
Plans to Build Massive Wall to Protect Texas Move Forward
But it’s probably not the wall you’re thinking of.
Somewhat Good News Amid Austin’s Drinking Water Crisis
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Indiana’s balanced-budget proposal … newly discovered quake faults in Oregon … and “demographic time bomb” in a Colorado ski town.
Extreme Drought Conditions Prompt Statewide Emergency in Utah
Record low water levels leads to an appeal to conserve supplies.
Outside Utility Crews Ready to Help Restore Water Service in Florida, Georgia
After storms, rural water workers from other states help restore service. Following Hurricane Michael, many were awaiting word that they could access damaged areas.
The Sudden, Shocking Growth of Hurricane Michael
In little more than a day, a Category 1 storm became a “worst-case scenario” Category 4.
Hurricane Michael Could Turn Florida’s 'Red Tide.' But How?
If the storm lowers water temperatures, it might temper the growth of algae blooms.
When Nuisance Flooding Becomes More of a Nuisance
Observations of a climate change tourist along Baltimore’s low-lying waterfront.
Arizona Nearing Deal With Neighbors on Colorado River Water Use
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Houston officials move to block robot brothel … unusual red tide reaches Florida’s Atlantic coast … and an open secret in rural Iowa.
Michigan Has a Growing Salt-Water Problem
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Lime squeezed out of a Nevada city … more Valley fever cases in California … and a judge says Louisville must release its Amazon HQ2 proposal.
Waiting for What Florence’s Floodwaters Will Bring Next in the Carolinas
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Ohio’s background check difficulties … New York City’s open data updates … and Florida’s new fight against algae blooms.
A N.C. City’s Last-Ditch Effort to Fill 5,000 Sand Bags in 5 Hours
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Michigan mayor wants state of emergency for traffic … Bay Area workers living in RVs get designated parking … and a Texas mayor kills alligator with one shot.
Rural Water Group Keeps Up Push for Changes to Lending Programs
The utility group wants the changes included in a final version of water infrastructure legislation taking shape in Congress.
Water Quality Concerns Prompt Shut-Offs for All Detroit Schools
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Another real-life test for quake early-warning tech … Vermont leaders see a hotspot for blockchain … and a not-so-secret “secret” DMV in N.C.
A Georgia City's Tech Fix for Water Cost Savings
Water usage and costs have decreased between 55 and 57 percent in Roswell, located north of Atlanta.
State Official in Mich. Will Face Trial for Involuntary Manslaughter in Flint Deaths
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Trump vs. Portland’s mayor … pathway to six-figure teacher salaries in Texas … and Saratoga Springs, N.Y. scrambles after City Hall fire.
Michigan Daycare Center Reports High PFAS in Its Water
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Trial runs for the dreaded L train shutdown in N.Y.C. … job losses in Trump counties … and Maine is not prepared as tick-borne diseases spread north.
Senators Seek to Rein in State Power Over Key Environmental Permit
A lawyer with the Natural Resources Defense Council said the GOP-backed legislation threatens to “neuter the rights of all 50 states to protect their rivers, streams and coastal waters.”
Key GOP Lawmaker Releases Last-Ditch Infrastructure Plan
U.S. Rep. Bill Shuster’s draft bill includes gasoline and diesel tax hikes.
Protecting Waikiki From Future Flash-Flood Destruction
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | San Diego’s new Airbnb rules … a bizarre resignation in Oklahoma … and Denver’s big renewable energy pledge.
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