Saturday - March 28, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Massachusetts

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Union of Concerned Scientists: Historic Investment in Illinois Grid Will Benefit Consumers for Decades
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Dec. 14 -- The Union of Concerned Scientists issued the following news release: CHICAGO (December 12, 2024)--The Midwest is going to see a historic, nearly $22 billion worth of investments in its electric transmission system following a vote today by the board of the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), the organization charged with maintaining a reliable electric transmission system across 15 states, including Illinois. This milestone in MISO's Long Range   more
Union of Concerned Scientists: Historic Investment in Michigan Grid Will Benefit Consumers for Decades
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Dec. 14 -- The Union of Concerned Scientists issued the following news release: CHICAGO (December 12, 2024)--The Midwest is going to see a historic, nearly $22 billion worth of investments in its electric transmission system following a vote today by the board of the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), the organization charged with maintaining a reliable electric transmission system across 15 states, including Michigan. This milestone in MISO's Long Range   more
Union of Concerned Scientists: Historic Investment in Midwestern Grid Will Benefit Consumers for Decades
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Dec. 14 -- The Union of Concerned Scientists issued the following news release: CHICAGO (December 12, 2024)--The Midwest is going to see a historic, nearly $22 billion worth of investments in its electric transmission system following a vote today by the board of the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), the organization charged with maintaining a reliable electric transmission system across 15 Midwestern and Southern states. This milestone in MISO's Long Ra  more
Union of Concerned Scientists: Historic Investment in Wisconsin Grid Will Benefit Consumers for Decades
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Dec. 14 -- The Union of Concerned Scientists issued the following news release: CHICAGO (December 12, 2024)--The Midwest is going to see a historic, nearly $22 billion worth of investments in its electric transmission system following a vote today by the board of the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), the organization charged with maintaining a reliable electric transmission system across 15 states, including Wisconsin. This milestone in MISO's Long Range  more
Union of Concerned Scientists: New NRC Draft Rule for Licensing Fusion Reactors Fails to Address Serious Safety Risks
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Dec. 14 -- The Union of Concerned Scientists issued the following news release: WASHINGTON (December 13, 2024)--The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) released a proposed rule draft yesterday that would establish a licensing framework for applicants seeking to build nuclear fusion reactors. Notably, two NRC staff members issued an alternative view in the draft rule package, challenging the different licensing approach taken for fusion reactors versus the current fleet  more