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Texas Central Wins Authority to Take Land for High-Speed Rail System

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and related entities (collectively “Texas Central”) have eminent domain authority to acquire property for a proposed high-speed rail system between Dallas and Houston. [1] 1] Specifically, the Court held that the corporation qualifies as an “interurban electric railway company” under the Texas Transportation Code.

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Texas Central Wins Authority to Take Land for High-Speed Rail System

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and related entities (collectively “Texas Central”) have eminent domain authority to acquire property for a proposed high-speed rail system between Dallas and Houston. [1] 1] Specifically, the Court held that the corporation qualifies as an “interurban electric railway company” under the Texas Transportation Code.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Maryland — SSA’s New Data Hub Moves Forward In Urbana

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Old Dominion Electric Cooperative (ODEC) is seeking approval to construct a state-of-the-art natural gas fueled electric generation facility in Cecil County, MD. It would be powered by natural gas, a clean and domestically plentiful form of energy used to create electricity. Old Dominion Plans Generator in Cecil County.

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Cover Story: New Energy Powers Growth

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Since the onset of shale gas production, Pennsylvania businesses and homeowners have benefited from a 50 percent decline in natural gas prices and a corresponding 40 percent reduction in the cost of electricity. Wind energy is now the fifth-largest electricity source in the U.S., Wind power in the U.S. The expansion will?be

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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The State of Illinois was one of the leaders in establishing competitive choice for electricity, and Decatur currently enjoys sufficient electric capacity to support future growth at prices that are better than those of surrounding states. Quality higher education is available through local and regional offerings.

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LOCATION FOCUS: Texas: Big Heart, Country, Business

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Pauken is the chairman of the Texas Workforce Commission. percent in 2011 with top exporting industries that included petroleum and coal products, chemicals, computer and electronic products, non-electrical machinery and transportation equipment. Department of Commerce) with exports in 2011 totaling more than $249.8 billion, up 20.7

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Logistics: On the Road, Water or Rails…or in the Air — AGAIN

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In addition, Brunswick County is one of the localities that receive economic development support from the Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission. And the local electric distribution cooperative has offered zero-interest loans to assist in upgrading infrastructure. We’re investing to be a significant competitor in the future.

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