US Economy

TL/DR - The US Forest Service’s Urban and Community Forestry Grant has provided Boston with $11.4 million in funding, announced by Mayor Wu and US Sen. Ed Markey. This grant aims to develop Boston's workforce in urban and community forestry, improve tree care and accessibility, and expand Boston's tree canopy, primarily in neighborhoods like…

TL/DR - The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has selected the Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2) for a potential $925 million in federal support from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to establish a hydrogen hub in West Virginia. This funding is expected to generate up to $6 billion in additional private sector matching funding and…

TL/DR - Democrat Gabe Amo and Republican Gerry Leonard are to face off in the general election for Rhode Island’s 1st U.S. Congressional District on November 7, focusing heavily on climate change. Amo promises to bring resources to Rhode Island, raise awareness about climate change, make the state more resilient, and apply for federal funds…

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…