Gov. Mikie Sherrill says updated regulations could unlock projects and help lower utility bills as energy demand rises.
Only one company has used the incentive since 2021, as officials weigh energy costs and limited job creation.
The state has welcomed testing and deployment, but policymakers are still grappling with how to regulate safety and liability.
Only California and Alaska, which respectively placed 49th and 50th, fared worse.
Massive flooding in Oahu strained the dam nearly to its breaking point, putting thousands of lives at risk.
Without access to traditional mortgages, many buyers rely on higher-cost loans with shorter terms and higher interest rates.
State officials warn the highway fund is falling short as EV adoption rises and fuel efficiency improves, straining transportation budgets.
Transportation officials say the state needs flexibility to buy diesel buses as electric bus supply shortages threaten transit service levels.
With oil prices spiking at a time when voters are focused on affordability, states could find it even harder to pay for transportation needs.
Grants once slated for trail networks and pedestrian improvements are being canceled or delayed, leaving state and local leaders searching for replacement funding.
Critical infrastructure that holds up the state’s foster care system is quietly collapsing, leaving children at risk. A well-meaning reform for sexual abuse survivors is contributing to the crisis.
While New York has ambitious climate mandates, deregulation and early infrastructure investments have allowed Texas to build renewable energy much faster.
After 24 hours of grinding floor debate, the Washington House approved an income tax on households earning more than $1 million per year.
With up to 700,000 visitors expected over three days, planners are weighing how the city’s roads, transit system and hotel supply will manage the surge.
State and local governments have been issuing record amounts of debt, mostly to maintain and expand infrastructure. Will the surge continue?
Lottery officials say digital sales would boost funding for parks and wildlife, but lawmakers fear a shift toward casino-style gaming.
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