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State Seeks EPA Grant Ideas for Pollution Reduction

TL/DR - The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) is seeking ideas from low-income and disadvantaged communities to guide its application for the federal Climate Pollution Reduction Grant, a program aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and other harmful air pollutants. The state expects to receive $3 million this year…
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USDA Celebrates 2023 Achievements for Farmers, Families, Communities

TL/DR - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has recapped its major initiatives for 2023. Tens of thousands of farmers have been supported in continuing their operations and increasing revenue due to President Biden's Investing in America agenda. Key projects included assisting over 30,000 distressed farmers through the Inflation Reduction…
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Tucson Indian Center Gets $600K for Essential Renovations

TL/DR - Congressman Raúl Grijalva has secured $588,000 in funding for renovations and upgrades to the Tucson Indian Center as part of the 2023 Inflation Reduction Act. The funds will be used for roofing and infrastructure improvements to ensure the center remains functional and safe for the next 60 years. The Tucson Indian Center, which has been…
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Appeals Court Cancels SEC Stock Buyback Disclosure Rule

TL/DR - The US 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has vacated a rule by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requiring issuers to disclose daily stock buybacks on a quarterly basis. The rule, challenged by the US Chamber of Commerce, aimed to reduce information asymmetry between companies issuing stock and investors, curb opportunistic buybacks…