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First Referendum Opposing Data Centers Passes

https://thehill.com/policy/technology/5822566-port-washington-data-center-vote/

thehill.com reports Port Washington Wisconsin voters approved the first anti-data center referendum in the nation requiring public approval before tax incentives are awarded to future projects
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Tweed New Haven Announces New Agreement on Expansion Framework

https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/tweed-new-haven-airport-announces-new-agreement-on-expansion-framework/3723581/

nbcconnecticut.com reports New Haven and East Haven have reached a memorandum of understanding with Tweed airport on a framework for a proposed east side terminal after years of conflict over the project.
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Eversource Backs Out of 3 Solar Projects Supported by State

https://ctmirror.org/2026/04/08/eversource-backs-out-solar-agreements-deep/

ctmirror.org reports Eversource has declined to finalize power purchase agreements for three state-selected solar projects totaling 54 megawatts citing cost concerns raising questions about the viability of the projects.
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CT Orgs Urge Fed Leaders to Protect Climate Accountability Efforts

https://cleantechnica.com/2026/04/07/connecticut-organizations-urge-federal-leaders-to-protect-climate-accountability-efforts/

cleantechnica.com reports a coalition of 78 Connecticut organizations has sent a letter to Senator Blumenthal opposing fossil fuel industry efforts to secure federal legal immunity that would undermine state climate accountability and polluter pays legislation.
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43 Units Proposed for State Street

https://hartfordbusiness.com/article/43-unit-apartment-project-proposed-on-state-street-in-new-haven/

hartfordbusiness.com reports a 43-unit apartment building has been proposed for 1515 State St. in New Haven, with applications filed by M&T Land Development II LLC seeking site plan approval and a special permit.
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