BlackRock and Microsoft raise $30 billion for AI investments
(Bloomberg) — BlackRock Inc. and Microsoft Corp. are partnering on one of the biggest projects yet to finance the expansion of databases and energy infrastructure that are driving the artificial intelligence boom. Most read by Bloomberg The companies, together with…
Colorado regulators investigate complaints about Xcel Energy power outages
The Colorado Public Utilities Commission is investigating recent power outages reported by Xcel Energy customers to determine if the number of outages and complaints is increasing. The three-member commission voted Wednesday to endorse PUC staff’s recommendation to investigate the causes…
Bishop Hall High School students learn about the impact of taxes
Local politicians explained in detail how tax revenues are used to finance important services such as road maintenance, public safety and infrastructure. The aim of the session was to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application of taxes….
Coffee Road Bridge closed for major repairs; SEE WHEN work begins
GDOT has closed the Coffee Road Bridge for safety reasons due to significant damage. Construction of a new, wider bridge is scheduled to begin in April 2025. Work is expected to be completed by summer 2026. During bridge construction, McKinnon…
Texas homeowners face tax increases after storms
Following recent storms in the state, homeowners in Texas’ most populous county face an 8 percent property tax increase. Hurricane Beryl made landfall in Texas as a Category 1 storm on July 8, leaving nearly 3 million people without power…
Mill Valley voters consider increasing sales tax
In the November 5 election, Mill Valley residents will be asked to increase their sales tax by another percentage point. Measure L would increase the 8.25% tax rate to support city services, facility maintenance and public safety. The measure was…
Legislature and Ducey flat tax harm Tucson
Below is the author’s opinion and analysis: Mayor Regina Romero Every day, the City of Tucson provides essential services to ensure the safety, health and prosperity of our community. In June, my colleagues on the City Council and I passed…
Hutto City Council faces impasse over proposed 15% tax increase amid rapid growth
HUTTON, Texas — The Hutto City Council is divided over next year’s budget proposal, which may include a fifteen percent tax increase. State law requires five votes to pass a budget bill, but three members of the seven-member council have…
Hillsborough County politicians advocate for renewal of half-cent sales tax
TAMPA, Florida – For James Castineda, every penny counts right now. “Of course, like most Americans in this country, we all live from check to check,” he said. So the father from Tampa has two big decisions to make when…
Crusoe Energy brings 100 AI technology jobs to Tulsa
Tim Stanley, Mike Simons An AI infrastructure company making headlines with its climate-friendly mission will expand its operations in Tulsa, creating 100 new jobs by the end of the year. Crusoe Energy Systems LLC has dual headquarters in Denver and…
