Maricopa County Eviction Filings May Surpass 2005 Record

TL/DR - Maricopa County, Arizona, has reported an upward trajectory in evictions, with September witnessing the second highest number of filings on record. The county saw 7,809 evictions filed in September, close to breaking the record of 7,902 filings in August 2005. The areas most affected by evictions are Manistee, Kyrene, Maryvale, Moon…

Free Septic Repairs: Grant Program for Eligible WNC Homeowners

TL/DR - The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, in collaboration with environmental nonprofit MountainTrue, is launching a grant program for homeowners requiring septic repairs. The program will cover all associated costs and be available to qualifying households in Buncombe, Henderson, Mitchell, Transylvania, Yancey, and…

Jim Jordan, Trump Ally, Announces Bid for Speaker

TL/DR - Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan has announced his bid for the position of Speaker of the House following the ousting of Kevin McCarthy. Jordan, who has been a staunch supporter of Donald Trump and has occupied key positions in GOP leadership, sent a letter to colleagues asking for their support and underlining his commitment to unite the…

Competing for DOE’s $97 Billion Loan Allocation

TL/DR - The US Department of Energy (DOE) has allocated $67 billion for clean energy funding following the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), with $97 billion in total available for applicants including corporations, startups, and nonprofits. To be eligible for this funding, applicants must complete a…