March 2024

TL/DR - Congressman Chuck Edwards has won the Republican primary in North Carolina's 11th District, defeating challenger Christian Reagan. Edwards will now face Democratic state legislator Caleb Rudow in the November 5 general election. The 11th District, which has been redrawn to favor Republican candidates, covers 15 and a half counties,…

TL/DR - The Washington Keep Our Care Act, aimed at increasing oversight of hospital and healthcare consolidations, has failed to be passed this legislative session. The bill intended to allow for more public discussion of healthcare consolidation and a more significant role for the state's attorney general in reviewing such transactions. Critics…

TL/DR - Under the Biden Administration's Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), mineral producers and investors are leveraging tax credits and loan guaranty programs to fund mining projects. Section 45X provides tax credits for energy components including critical minerals, while Section 48C provides a tax credit for projects that produce, refine, or…

TL/DR - The Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation Department in Michigan is seeking public input to rename its turf painting robot, currently known as 'Turfy McTankface'. The robot uses GPS to paint lines on athletic fields and has been in service since 2021. The department will accept family-friendly name suggestions through March 15, and will then…