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If approved, the 5-cent increase for a 'forever" stamp and similar increases for postcards, metered letters and international mail would take effect July 14.

New report predicts double-digit hikes in some areas

Some cities in Hampton Roads are holding public hearings for proposed increases to property taxes for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.

The Delaware Public Service Commission this week approved a rate increase for the more than 100-thousand New Castle County customers of Veolia.

The West Virginia Public Service Commission (PSC) announced in a release Tuesday night that it has made a "broad-based compromise" that cuts a $207 million rate increase proposed by MonPower in half.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) – Frustrated Centerpoint Energy customers voiced their concerns at a public hearing held by the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC), discussing proposed rate increases. More people than expected packed the hearings, which started at 2 in the afternoon and wrapped up around 11 at night. “Centerpoint Energy is holding this community hostage. […]

The West Virginia Public Service Commission approved a rate increase for West Virginia American Water the PSC says will result in an 8% increase in water and sewer rates for the average customers in new rates that took effect Saturday. Its the latest in a long string of rate hikes the PSC has approved for the utility.

Oregon PUC Should Decide on Proposed Rate Hike Sooner Rather Than Later

A proposed 16.9% rate increase by Pacific Power would raise about $304 million for wildfire risk management, transmission infrastructure, and renewable energy projects, the utility company said.

LA GRANDE — Starting in March, trash disposal is going to be a little more expensive for residents and businesses in La Grande.