Government + PoliticsGRU Authority discusses new lawsuit, fluoride opposition Seth Johnson Feb 12, 20259 commentsNew lawsuit filed last week.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority ends solar agreement, residents discuss fluoride Seth Johnson Jan 15, 20256 commentsAttorney gives update on referendum.
Government + PoliticsJohnson to propose new GRU bill for 2025 legislative session Seth Johnson Jan 7, 202514 commentsBill to modify powers of GRU Authority.
Local NewsFrom surgeries to schools: Mainstreet’s top 10 local news stories of 2024 Seth Johnson Dec 26, 20240 commentsMainstreet provided exclusive coverage on several issues.
NewsGRU changes electric tier structure, bills to decrease for most customers Seth Johnson Dec 11, 20247 comments59% of customers to see electric costs lowered.
NewsGRU credit rating holds stable, governance issue remains key Seth Johnson Dec 4, 20245 commentsCredit agency anticipates no rating increase.
Government + PoliticsBielarski: GRU Authority referendum results not surprising Seth Johnson Nov 8, 20244 commentsReferendum paused by judge's temporary injunction.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority votes on funding litigation, continues work as normal after election Seth Johnson Nov 6, 20243 commentsAuthority discusses success of debt reduction without raising rates.
Government + PoliticsDepartment of Energy awards $47 million to Gainesville’s utility Seth Johnson Oct 14, 20244 commentsMoney to improve grid resilience.
Government + PoliticsEthics complaint accuses Bielarski of misusing funds for election Seth Johnson Oct 14, 20247 commentsUtility head says GRU is obligated to educate.
NewsGRU Authority hears plan for customer advocacy, future power generation Seth Johnson Oct 7, 20242 commentsUtility also preps for Hurricane Milton.
NewsCrews continue to restore power throughout region Seth Johnson, C.J. Gish Sep 30, 20241 commentMore than 45,000 customers without electricity in eight counties.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority officially files complaint against Gainesville, Barton Seth Johnson Sep 10, 20243 commentsComplaint asks courts to stop upcoming Gainesville vote.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority greenlights lawsuit, notices City Commission to change policy Seth Johnson Sep 4, 20244 commentsCity, utility wrestle with being separate but combined.
NewsGRU Authority to discuss repeal of new city policy, separate legal office Seth Johnson Sep 3, 20244 commentsMeeting includes resolution about upcoming referendum.
NewsGainesville CWA unions face decertification, start ‘second step’ to remain Seth Johnson Aug 19, 20242 commentsGRU email caused early alarm.
Government + PoliticsDeSantis selects Jacobs to fill GRU Authority seat Seth Johnson Aug 16, 20241 commentJacobs to join in September.
NewsGRU Authority confirms CEO contract, consults attorney general on referendum Seth Johnson Aug 7, 20249 commentsUtility saw ‘unheard of’ $79M in principal debt reduction.
Government + Politics18-month timeline of the struggle for Gainesville Regional Utilities Seth Johnson Jul 5, 20245 commentsLaws, ordinances and lawsuits wielded to control GRU.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority votes to keep rates flat, make Bielarski permanent GM Seth Johnson Jun 26, 20240 commentsMembers also confirm $8.5 million transfer to city.
Government + PoliticsBielarski fires 2 top GRU officials, reassigns third Seth Johnson Jun 20, 202411 commentsSustainability office has also been reorganized.
Government + PoliticsGainesville to pass final vote for referendum, review budget on Tuesday Seth Johnson Jun 17, 20244 commentsGeneral government disagrees with Gainesville Regional Utility’s revenue calculation.
Government + PoliticsWard: stability needed for GRU, budget numbers Seth Johnson Jun 14, 20246 commentsGRU Authority approved motion to further cut its general services contribution on Wednesday.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority OKs budget cuts, hiring second law firm Seth Johnson Jun 13, 20240 commentsAttorney says chances of referendum lawsuit are high.