US Economy

TL/DR - The economic health of the U.S. improved in 2023 with inflation lowering to 3.1%, annual growth averaging around 3%, record new business startups, an unemployment rate below 4%, and increased wealth for middle-income households. This is attributed to economic measures such as the American Rescue Plan, the Infrastructure Investment and…

TL/DR - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (New Mexico) has expressed that the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act have prompted a domestic manufacturing boom, particularly in the clean energy sector, in New Mexico and across the country. During a hearing with the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Heinrich cited…

TL/DR - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a rule to address methane waste from the oil and gas sector. The rule will implement a charge on large methane emitters that exceed levels set by Congress, encouraging these industry players to deploy technologies and best practices to reduce emissions before new standards take…

TL/DR - The House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition hosted a public roundtable to discuss the Inflation Reduction Act's investments in climate and clean energy solutions for American farmers. They discussed how the Act has provided crucial federal funding to support conservation efforts led by farmers. Farmers also shared their…