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Biden Accurate on $35 Insulin Cap, Overstates Previous Medicare Costs
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The cost of insulin for Medicare beneficiaries in the United States has been significantly reduced to an average of $35 per month, according to President Joe Biden. This reduction is due to recent changes by the federal government and drug manufacturers, as well as the Inflation Reduction Act that Biden signed in 2022, which capped…
Biden’s $20B Clean Energy Grants Praised by Climate Task Force
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The New Democrat Coalition Climate Change and Clean Energy Task Force, chaired by Scott Peters, has issued…
Key Questions for Local Govts Pursuing Inflation Reduction Act Funds
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The Inflation Reduction Action (IRA) provides an opportunity for local government leaders in the US to…
New Guidance Boosts Offshore Wind, Challenges Remain: Locke Lord LLP
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The IRS issued additional guidance on the Inflation Reduction Act's energy communities provision on March 22, 2024. The guidance expands the criteria for offshore wind projects to qualify for the Energy Communities (EC) bonus credit. The new rules extend the bonus credit's applicability to include ports used for the installation,…
Warned About Inflation Reduction Act, Bro. Told You, Dog.
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The article discusses the impact of price changes on the sales of electric vehicles (EVs) in the U.S. It…
Federal Guide on Offshore Wind Tax for Inflation Reduction Act
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The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 encourages investment in renewable energy projects with tax credits,…
USDA allocates $1.5B for climate-friendly farming, conservation
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The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has earmarked $1.5 billion in 2024 to put towards the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), with the aim of assisting farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners adopt and increase conservation efforts and strategies to combat the climate crisis. Announced by Agriculture Secretary Tom…
US Economy’s Decarbonization to Continue, Regardless of Trump’s…
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The article discusses various topics related to the automotive industry. UAW President Shawn Fain…
Meck County to Vote on Inflation Reduction Act Funds – WSOC
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The Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners is set to vote on whether to accept money from the…
Mecklenburg Commissioners to Decide on Inflation Reduction Act
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The Mecklenburg County commissioners are set to vote on the Inflation Reduction Act. The article does not provide specific details about the proposed Act. The news is reported by WSOC Charlotte.
Mecklenburg County Commissioners' Voting on Inflation Reduction Act
Mecklenburg County commissioners are set to take a significant vote on…