May 2024

TL/DR - The letters discuss a variety of topics, from frustrations over California's housing process to the need for healthcare accessibility and equality. Cities are reportedly dealing with increasingly complex housing regulations along with the lack of an appeals process for state housing authority decisions. In terms of healthcare, the Bay…

TL/DR - Louisiana political consultant, Steven Kramer, has been indicted over a fake robocall imitating U.S. President Joe Biden to dissuade people from voting for him in New Hampshire's Democratic primary election. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed a $6 million fine over the robocalls, which used a deepfake audio recording…

TL/DR - The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) aims to reduce healthcare costs for older adults by eliminating cost-sharing for certain medicines and vaccines covered by Medicare Part D. The implementation of the IRA policy in January 2023 resulted in a 46% increase in shingles vaccinations covered by Part D compared to the previous year, according to…

TL/DR - Orsted, a Danish renewable energy developer, has received a $680 million investment from JPMorgan for two US projects. The funding, facilitated by tax equity financing, will go towards the Eleven Mile Solar Center in Arizona and the Sparta Solar project in Texas. The Inflation Reduction Act, a key component of the Biden Administration's…