In Tennessee, Climbing Utility Rates and More Than 140,000 Household Cut-Offs in 2023

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By By Jonmaesha BeltranDec 28, 2024, 5:00 am241 pts
Utility rates have increased nationwide since the COVID-19 pandemic. However, as more states enact legislation suspending disconnections during heat waves, Tennessee remains an outlier. By Jonmaesha Beltran MEMPHIS, Tenn.—Cat Grisanti’s shift at Create A Cig, a vape store in Memphis, was stressful enough…

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