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Residential utility shutoffs are up by 228%, and electric bills by 17%, a recent report by the Energy and Policy Institute and Center for Biological Diversity said. Legislation introduced earlier this year by state Democratic Representative Lisa Willner and Republican representative Jason Nemes, both of Louisville, aims to rein in disconnections. Chris Woolery, residential energy coordinator with the nonprofit Mountain Association, said House Bill 66 would create a 30 day grace period protecting Kentuckians from shutoffs if a health provider certifies a disconnection would threaten a residen...

Protesters will be in Palm Springs at noon today to draw attention to ongoing negotiations on a huge international trade deal, the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework. Trade negotiators from the U.S. and 13 other countries are attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation conference over the next two weeks. ...

A Goldman Sachs survey finds that 70% of small business owners give the federal government a grade of "C or below" for the effectiveness of programs, services and tax credits available to them. An overwhelming majority say it is important for Congress to modernize the Small Business Administration. The SBA is the government agency tasked with ensuring the health and vitality of the nation's entrepreneurial community. ...

For their next act in life, retired attorneys in Montana are providing free legal advice on civil matters over the phone. The Second Act Justice Project from the Montana Legal Services Association recruits emeritus volunteers - that is, lawyers who are retired but have active attorney status - so they can provide pro bono advice for low income Montanans. Dan McLean is one of about 70 active volunteers. ...

The city is planning for a protected wheeling lane with two-way traffic on the north side of 15th Avenue.