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Companies Challenge Cost Shifts BANGOR, Maine — Two community solar companies based outside Maine have filed a federal lawsuit aiming to block a new state law that changes how solar billing costs are shared. Berwick Solar and Rumford Solar filed the complaint Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Bangor. The

Promotion Dispute DES MOINES, Iowa — Polk County Clerk of Courts Anne Sheeley has filed a lawsuit against the state of Iowa, claiming she was denied a key promotion because of her age and later punished for reporting discrimination. Sheeley, who has served as clerk of courts since 2017, oversees more

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. — California prosecutors have reached a $7.7 million settlement with Verizon Wireless over alleged violations of state environmental laws at cell sites across the state, authorities announced. The settlement resolves claims that the telecommunications company failed to comply with requirements governing hazardous materials and aboveground petroleum storage

HOBOKEN, N.J. — A lawsuit filed by a medical cannabis company accusing Hoboken officials of corruption is moving forward, though a court has limited the scope of the claims that can be pursued. Nature’s Touch Med NJ LLC is suing the City of Hoboken and Mayor Ravi Bhalla, alleging

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A former Kalamazoo resident has filed a lawsuit against the city, alleging officials failed to address years of noxious odors caused by toxic gas emissions tied to the city’s wastewater treatment system. Brandi Joy Crawford-Johnson said she moved her family out of the city after repeated exposure

FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. — A Nassau County judge has dismissed a citizen-led lawsuit seeking to block a paid parking program planned for Fernandina Beach’s historic downtown, clearing the way for city commissioners to vote on the proposal this week. Judge’s Ruling Circuit Court Judge Marianne Aho issued the dismissal