Final Rule for IRA Tax Credits Announced by Treasury

TL/DR - The United States Department of the Treasury has finalized labor standards for the Inflation Reduction Act's tax credits. The regulations allow for a credit increase equal to five times the base incentive for taxpayers who provide prevailing wages and hire registered apprentices for clean energy projects. Since the Act was passed in 2022,…

Forbes’ List of Best Banks in Each State in America 2024

Choosing the Best Bank in Your State in 2024 With a staggering number of over 4,000 banks and nearly 70,000 branches all over the country, selecting the right financial institution can seem like a daunting task. The Importance of Customer Service in Banking Bill Handel, the respected general manager and chief economist at Raddon, a Fiserv…

Ruidoso Evacuations Begin as Fire Consumes 5,200 Acres

TL/DR - The Village of Ruidoso in New Mexico is under evacuation orders due to the South Fork Fire, which started near Mescalero at South Fork Canyon and has burned at least 5,252 acres. Several nearby areas have been given "Go" status, indicating immediate evacuation is necessary, and evacuation centers have been set up at various locations.…

Key Insights into Massachusetts’ Healthcare Statistics

TL/DR - On The Codcast, John McDonough, Paul Hattis, and Lauren Peters discuss the role of the Massachusetts Center for Health Information and Analysis in public policy dialogues. They touch upon the center's involvement in the Steward saga. Major trends in Massachusetts healthcare, such as total spending and a shortage of primary care…