[Press Release] CA's Legislature has passed AB 2074, streamlining approval for high-rise housing near transit in CA's 7 largest cities — LA, SD, San Jose, SF, Sacramento, Oakland & Long Beach. Thanks, @asmmatthaney. Next: Gov. Newsom's desk.

[Press Release] CA's Legislature has passed SB 677, closing loopholes that let opponents appeal already-approved housing projects & stall affordable housing financing. Housing delayed is housing denied. Thanks @scott_wiener! Next: Gov. Newsom's desk.

PRESS RELEASE: Senator Fadahunsi apologises for palace remarks, denies violence call, commends Owa Haastrup’s leadership Senator Adenigba Fadahunsi, OFR, has apologised for the tension caused by remarks he made during his campaign visit to the palace of the Paramount Ruler of Ijesaland, Owa Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, Ajimoko III. Fadahunsi, while speaking after the conclusion of the Osun State governorship election, said his visit to the palace was mainly to seek justice and express his pain over the killing of some members of his political party.

$CIFR press release: Developing lateral pipelines capable of delivering natural gas sufficient to support up to 2.5GW of new generation across multiple sites; expected to increase Cipher's leasable HPC data center capacity with new power before end of 2027. Short release. Raises many questions.

STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU CONGRATULATES KOLA ADESINA ON HIS BIRTHDAY President Bola Ahmed Tinubu warmly congratulates Mr Kola Adesina, renowned entrepreneur, energy-sector leader, and Group Managing Director of Sahara Group, on his birthday, August 12. In a birthday tribute, President Tinubu acknowledges Adesina's outstanding contributions to Nigeria's private sector over the past 25 years, especially his pivotal role in advancing investment, entrepreneurship and innovation in the nation's energy sector. President Tinubu notes Adesina's distinguished leadership as Chairman of the Board of Ikeja Electric and Egbin Power, along with his stewardship at Sahara Group, which have significantly advanced the growth and development of Nigeria’s energy sector and fostered greater private sector participation. The President also commends Mr Adesina’s commitment to nation-building, describing his career as a testimony to the vital role Nigerian entrepreneurs and business leaders play in driving economic growth, creating opportunities, and supporting national development. "As you celebrate your birthday, I commend your remarkable journey in entrepreneurship and your enduring commitment to Nigeria's economic development. Your contributions to the energy sector and the wider business community remain worthy of recognition," the President says. President Tinubu wishes Adesina continued good health, wisdom and fulfilment, praying that Almighty God will grant him many more years of productive service to humanity and the nation. Bayo Onanuga Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy) August 11, 2026

$CIFR new press release committing $10 million with Anthropic and Fluidstack to repair and expand Colorado City’s water system Made very clear in the release: Barber Lake data center draws no water from the city’s system CEO @rftylerpage: “Being a good neighbor means showing up for the issues that matter most to the communities where we operate, even when those issues predate us”

In $MU press release about their new $10 Billion research lab, Micron had quotes from $NVDA Jensen Huang and $AAPL Tim Cook. Reading that Tim Cook quote makes it pretty obvious Apple is deciding to tone down their criticism of Micron for price gouging and is trying to make friends again! 🤣