What happened on Monday, 16 May 2022
San Francisco County, California
Board passes ordinance to increase relocation payments, aiding tenants facing Ellis Act evictions.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Council highlights illegal construction activities in FEMA floodplain at Langhorne Newtown Road property.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
At a regular meeting, the board awarded the 2022 road program to James D. Morrissey Inc. ($1,759,680.20), approved carpeting and AV contracts for a $100,000 public‑hall overhaul, and authorized replacement of a failed TriCaster production switcher to restore livestreaming ($25,063.22). All motions passed unanimously.
Virginia Department of Energy, Executive Agencies, Executive, Virginia
Jeff Nabid shares insights on deploying Natrium nuclear reactor in Wyoming amidst coal plant closures
Virginia Department of Energy, Executive Agencies, Executive, Virginia
Bechtel ramps up nuclear reactor project in Wyoming, fostering local community engagement.
San Francisco County, California
The Land Use and Transportation Committee voted to send an ordinance to the full Board that raises the Ellis Act base relocation payment to $10,000, clarifies the date of withdrawal, and aligns local code with state law; public commenters said the increase is necessary to help displaced tenants.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Board approves bids for road improvements and drainage enhancements totaling $1.76 million.
Virginia Department of Energy, Executive Agencies, Executive, Virginia
Virginia Energy and universities establish working group to discuss nuclear project strategies.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Middletown Township supervisors adopted a 15‑month Fire Services Strategic Plan developed with volunteer companies and paid daytime staff; the plan lays out about 13 goals across four initiative areas and calls for timelines, benchmarks and funding work to avoid a full transition to a paid fire force.
San Francisco County, California
The Land Use and Transportation Committee on May 16 debated two linked rezonings and amendments limiting inheritance eligibility for density bonuses and adding equity reporting; the committee adopted an inheritance amendment and continued the items so reporting language can be incorporated.
Virginia Department of Energy, Executive Agencies, Executive, Virginia
Senate committee delays confirmation vote on nuclear fuel nominee over timing issues.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Residents voice concerns about traffic light risks and safety measures at Woodburn Road meeting.
Virginia Department of Energy, Executive Agencies, Executive, Virginia
Leaders explore replicating Wyoming nuclear power project in Virginia to enhance local energy initiatives.
Virginia Department of Energy, Executive Agencies, Executive, Virginia
TerraPower announces plans for a small modular reactor to revitalize Cuban Wyoming's economy.
Virginia Department of Energy, Executive Agencies, Executive, Virginia
Virginia partners with Jefferson Labs to enhance legislative efforts on the Clean Economy Act.
CHILDREN AND YOUTH COMMITTEE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
The Arkansas Crime Information Center reported 108 arrests and 15 convictions under trafficking-related statutes across the tracked period; Department of Corrections staff explained parole calculations (70% served when the victim is a minor) and the committee reviewed a DOC rule proposal about extended juvenile jurisdiction records without objection.
Virginia Department of Energy, Executive Agencies, Executive, Virginia
Bechtel discusses local hiring and labor shortages for Wyoming's construction project.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Middletown Township plans July 4 parade and celebrates National Public Works Week.
Virginia Department of Energy, Executive Agencies, Executive, Virginia
The reactor design utilizes molten salt storage to provide flexible and dispatchable clean energy.
CHILDREN AND YOUTH COMMITTEE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
PATH and Into the Light told senators and representatives that local survivor services include a safe house, 24/7 advocates, school prevention programs and a car-savings stipend; presenters urged legislative help to expand school outreach and fund more safe‑house capacity.
Virginia Department of Energy, Executive Agencies, Executive, Virginia
Residents demand clarity on nuclear waste management amid opposition to new uranium projects.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
The supervisors authorized the township solicitor to oppose Zoning Hearing Board application 02/2017 for 575 Langhorne‑Newtown Road because requested activities would occur within a FEMA floodplain and could mobilize debris downstream; motion approved 5–0.
Virginia Department of Energy, Executive Agencies, Executive, Virginia
Virginia emphasizes clean energy initiatives and economic benefits from advanced nuclear developments.
Virginia Department of Energy, Executive Agencies, Executive, Virginia
Natrium reactor promises enhanced safety and cost efficiency using sodium coolant technology.
CHILDREN AND YOUTH COMMITTEE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children told the Senate Children and Youth Committee that runaway cases are a key at-risk group, that 1 in 6 runaway reports in 2021 were likely trafficking victims, and that NCMEC provides analytic leads, a 24/7 CyberTipline and free trainings for Arkansas stakeholders.
Virginia Department of Energy, Executive Agencies, Executive, Virginia
The authority voted unanimously to empower a convening organization to run a small modular reactor (SMR) working group, advance HPE 94 implementation and coordinate partners including Jefferson Labs; public commenters urged caution, citing Three Mile Island, Ukraine and long‑term waste management.
Virginia Department of Energy, Executive Agencies, Executive, Virginia
Jeff Nabid of TerraPower briefed an energy authority meeting on the company’s Natrium demonstration: a 345‑MW sodium‑cooled reactor paired with 500 MW/5.5‑hour molten‑salt storage, a seven‑year ARDP deployment deadline, a roughly $1 billion nth‑of‑a‑kind target cost and a key fuel‑supply uncertainty around HALEU.