Trump Incorrectly Asserts Victory in Minnesota for 2016 and 2020 Elections

TL/DR - Former President Donald Trump falsely claimed he won Minnesota in both 2016 and 2020 during a fund-raiser for the state's Republican Party. Trump, who is still the presumptive nominee of the Republican Party, said his campaign was including Minnesota in its electoral map. However, Trump's claims were refuted by the state's Democratic…

Youngkin Blocks VA Contraception Access Act

TL/DR - Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin vetoed several bills, including one aimed at ensuring access to contraceptives. Youngkin defended the veto, asserting he supports contraceptive access but cannot infringe upon the religious freedoms of Virginians. The governor also contended that contraceptive rights are already protected under the…

Raleigh Leaders Confirm: Enhanced Patrols Lower Moore Square Crime

TL/DR - New data from the Raleigh Police Department shows that crime rates, including robberies, burglaries, homicides, and assaults, in downtown Raleigh have decreased by 22% from the first quarter of 2023 to the first quarter of 2024. In trouble spots like Moore Square and the nearby GoRaleigh Transit Center, crime has dropped by 50% in the…

Insights on Inflation Reduction Act and Domestic Content Safe Harbor

TL/DR - The Notice has revised the safe harbor table to include hydropower and pumped hydropower storage facilities, as well as additional manufactured product components for certain projects. It now allows for assigned cost percentages for specific manufactured products and components to be considered when determining if a sufficient percentage…