PUC investigating FirstEnergy’s proposed rate increase

PAHOMEPAGE— EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU)— The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) is investigating FirstEnergy's rate increase request that would bring in an additional $503 million in revenue. On Thursday, the PUC unanimously voted to suspend FirstEnergy's proposed June 1 rate increase and investigate the rise in cost for electric distribution services. Officials say the rate increase requests []

KLFY—Proposed bill would increase driver’s license fees in Louisiana. HB447 states drivers who apply for a new license or renew the current one would see an increase in the fees by about $6 per license.

KTVZ—Oregon PUC seeks public comment on Pacific Power's proposal to hike rates nearly 22%. SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Public Utility Commission is hosting a virtual event for the public to comment on Pacific Power’s general rate case filing that has proposed an increase to electricity rates, including nearly 22% for residential customers. This event, to be held Tuesday, April 30, from 6-7 p.m., provides the opportunity to speak

WMBF—Robeson County Sheriff’s Office to release findings in pastor’s wife death investigation. The Robeson County sheriff confirmed his office will release its findings into the death of a Myrtle Beach pastor’s wife on Tuesday.