June 2024

TL/DR - President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act two years ago, which included ambitious climate measures such as tax credits for electric vehicles and carbon emission caps for the auto industry. However, the adoption of electric vehicles remains concentrated in areas where Democrats are in the majority, with many consumers skeptical of…

TL/DR - Senator Joni Ernst is questioning why the Biden administration is encouraging federal agencies to place promotional signs next to taxpayer-funded projects. The signs declare that the projects were funded by President Joe Biden rather than taxpayers. In a letter, Ernst criticized this practice and asked for details regarding the cost of…

TL/DR - Felice Freyer, President of the Association of Health Care Journalists (AHCJ), shares her experiences in health care reporting and the ever-evolving challenges of the journalism industry. She highlights her journey to becoming a health care reporter, beginning with her admiration for AHCJ co-founder Irene Wielawski. She also discusses the…

TL/DR - West Michigan is hosting a range of events on the weekend of June 21. These include the Grand Rapids Gran Fondo bike ride, with funds raised donated to Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital; the 36th Grand Rapids Pride Festival at Calder Plaza; and the Grand Rapids Downtown Market Vintage & Handmade Marketplace. Other events include…