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Inflation Reduction Act Provides Clear Path

TL/DR - The author, a retired healthcare professional and community activist, is excited about the Inflation Reduction Act and its potential to bring a clean energy future to North Dakota. The act provides tax breaks to new owners of electric vehicles (EVs) and funds a network of EV charging stations across the state. The author notes that the…

Oklahoma Federal Representatives’ Role in Health Care Policy

TL/DR - Healthcare was a key issue addressed by Oklahoma U.S. Senators James Lankford and Markwayne Mullin upon their return to Washington after surveying storm damage. Lankford criticized UnitedHealth and its CEO, Andrew Witty, for their response to a data leak and detailed rural Oklahomans' struggles with using Medicare Advantage. Mullin…

NC Chamber Chief’s Future Insights for Local Leaders

TL/DR - The article discusses a talk given by the North Carolina Chamber of Commerce's CEO, Gary Salamido, to local leaders about the future of the state. He emphasized that developing a talented workforce is crucial for economic prosperity and advocated for diversity and inclusion in that workforce. Salamido also highlighted the importance of…

2024: A Year of Climate Action and Optimism

TL/DR - The article emphasizes that climate change is a human-caused problem that requires human-created solutions, pointing to several positive developments in clean energy and climate legislation. For instance, since the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, 251 new clean-energy projects have been launched in 40 states, with over $100 billion…