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Dems block data center electricity bill, calling it 'toothless'

Senate Democrats have blocked a bill that seeks to address data center electricity costs, calling it ineffective and "toothless," though the legislation passed the House with significant bipartisan support. The Democrats did not provide the Ratepayer Protection Act with the 60 votes needed to overcome the filibuster, blocking it in a procedural vote on Wednesday,...

Dems block data center electricity bill, calling it 'toothless'

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Building a Snowfall Trigger Alert for Plow Dispatch in Buffalo, NY (Python + NWS API)

If you've ever lived through a Buffalo winter, you know the forecast for "the city" means very little. Lake-effect snow bands can drop a foot on Orchard Park while downtown gets a dusting.

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