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The Hill’s Grand Plan to Rescue the Rio Grande
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The article presents a plan to save the Rio Grande, a river in the United States, which is at risk due to overuse and climate change. The plan involves creating a binational park system that would protect the river and its surrounding area. It would require cooperation from the US and Mexico, and would include measures such as…
Renewable Development Thrives in Michigan’s Minelands, Power Plants
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AES Indiana's Petersburg Generating Station is planning to retire its last coal-burning unit in 2025 and…
Manufacturing’s Slump Persists Amid Renaissance Indications
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The U.S. manufacturing sector is experiencing a boom in factory construction due to government subsidies,…
School Bus Modernization Act is Essential
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The School Bus Modernization Act will be considered in the 2024 Legislative Session, aiming to allocate state funding to help school districts replace old diesel buses with electric ones. The Las Cruces Public Schools (LCPS) in New Mexico has already won a grant for five electric buses and is pushing for more funding from the state to…
Respect Others’ Property: Can People Just Refrain?
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A video was shared on Reddit showing a woman seemingly keying a parked Tesla in Toronto, causing outrage…
Five Non-Events of 2023
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In a retrospective of 2023, Atlantic Council experts discuss five significant events that didn't occur: a…
Murphy’s 2023 Year-End Report Released
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The U.S. Senator for Connecticut, Chris Murphy, has released his End of Year Report outlining his work and legislative priorities for 2023. These priorities include implementing the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, addressing the fentanyl crisis, protecting children from social media, supporting workers, and making housing more…
2023’s Major Economic Headlines from D.C.
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The article discusses the economic events of the past year, including potentials for a recession, the…
Outlook Outtakes III: Growth, Private Markets, Infrastructure – AGF
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The members of AGF's Investment Management Team have posited that interest rates may have peaked, and…
Extra Funding & Changes to 2024 Heat Pump Incentives
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Maine is set to receive an additional $71.6 million in federal funding through the Inflation Reduction Act, which will be used to implement a new plan for heat pump rebates in 2024. The funds will be allocated by the governor's energy office and Efficiency Maine, with the aim of reducing barriers for low-income residents who wish to…