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Industry and IBEW News

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.

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

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.

Public Urged To Testify On Solar Siting Changes

https://patch.com/connecticut/windsorlocks/public-urged-testify-solar-siting-changes

patch.com reports state lawmakers are urging residents to testify on House Bill 5551, which would reform the Connecticut Siting Council's process for approving large-scale solar and energy projects amid local concerns over farmland loss and limited municipal control.

Rep. Carol Hall: Making Larger Solar Farms More Equitable

https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/video/news/local/rep-carol-hall-on-making-larger-solar-farms-more-equitable/3722449/

nbcconnecticut.com features state Rep. Carol Hall discussing legislative efforts to make utility-scale solar farm development more equitable for affected communities in Connecticut.