Most states in the US are involved in electric industry restructuring, from considering the pros and cons in regulatory dockets to implementing legislative mandates for full restructuring and retail access for all consumers. Several states and utilities have initiated pilot programs in which...

The debate over the effects of big box retail on smaller communities is one of the most contentious topics of public planning discourse. Many feel that these large retailers, such as Home Depot, Target, K-Mart, Lowes, Barnes and Noble, and of course the big box king, Wal-Mart, are harmful to...