US Treasury, IRS Expand Reach of Clean Energy Tax Credits

TL/DR - The US Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have implemented key provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act, leading to over 1,000 clean energy projects registering via the IRS Energy Credits Online (ECO) portal. These projects can now benefit from new "direct pay" and "transferability" tax credit delivery…

Schumer Hopeful for Border, Ukraine Funding Agreement Post Biden Meeting

TL/DR - Top congressional leaders met with President Joe Biden to discuss a national security supplemental aid package, with focus on support for Ukraine and border policy. While Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer expressed optimism about reaching an agreement due to bipartisan agreement on the need to support Ukraine, House Speaker Mike…

Defamation Lawsuit Against Kari Lake Halted by AZ Supreme Court

TL/DR - The Arizona Supreme Court has temporarily paused a defamation lawsuit against former gubernatorial and current U.S. Senate candidate Kari Lake. The lawsuit, filed by Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer, accuses Lake of spreading false information about him following the 2022 elections. The court will determine whether to hear Lake's…

St. Pete Congresswoman Hosts Inflation Reduction Act Workshop

TL/DR - U.S. Representative Kathy Castor is hosting an Inflation Reduction Act Workshop for commercial property owners on January 24 at the USF St. Petersburg Student Center. The event, aimed at businesses, nonprofits, places of worship, municipalities, and contractors who are members of the Florida Solar Energy Industries Association, will focus…