North Dakota may increase electric vehicle incentives in 2024

TL/DR - The demand for electric vehicles (EVs) is growing and North Dakota has plans to enhance the electric vehicle infrastructure by 2024. In addition, the Inflation Reduction Act Provision will allow customers to use credits at car dealerships to lower the price of clean vehicles, with credits of up to $7,500 available for new vehicles and up…

Buncombe Schools Surpass State in Key Metrics – 2020 Report

TL/DR - Buncombe County Schools' cohort graduation rate has increased by nearly 20 percentage points since 2006, with an average score of 19.1 on the ACT, higher than the state average. However, 77.3% of the district's schools received a grade of C or better, with 10 schools deemed underperforming, five of which are in the Erwin District. The…

Biden-Harris Starts Workforce Drive for Advanced Manufacturing Jobs

TL/DR - The Biden-Harris administration launched its Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Sprint, an initiative aiming to build a diverse, skilled workforce for advanced manufacturing jobs. The nationwide drive forms part of the third Investing in America tour and will involve partnerships with employers, unions, and educational and training…

Explore Your Rental Car Insurance Options: Is it Necessary?

TL/DR - The article tackles the question of whether additional insurance is needed when renting a car, with experts suggesting that it largely depends on personal circumstances, credit card benefits, destination, and existing coverage. Vehicle owners' personal insurance policies should generally cover rentals for damage, theft, or injuries caused…