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Biden-Harris Starts Workforce Drive for Advanced Manufacturing Jobs
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The Biden-Harris administration launched its Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Sprint, an initiative aiming to build a diverse, skilled workforce for advanced manufacturing jobs. The nationwide drive forms part of the third Investing in America tour and will involve partnerships with employers, unions, and educational and training…
CHIPS Act Could Define ‘Foreign Entity of Concern’ in Key Acts
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In September 2023, the National Institute of Standards and Technology issued regulations to enforce the…
Competing for DOE’s $97 Billion Loan Allocation
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The US Department of Energy (DOE) has allocated $67 billion for clean energy funding following the 2021…
NYC’s Climate Change Volatility
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New York City experienced the wettest day on record since 1948, months after the sky was covered by smoke from Canadian wildfires, highlighting the urgent need for the US to take meaningful climate action. The increasing occurrence of these severe weather events is a stark indication of the "new normal" that the climate crisis is…
Press Secretary on Ohio’s Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Decision
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For decades, Big Pharma prevented Medicare from negotiating lower drug prices for seniors, leading to…
USDA expands IRA-funded climate-smart practices list
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The Natural Resources Conservation Service has updated its list of activities eligible for Inflation…
Boost Wyoming’s Green Energy by Targeting Billionaires
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Nathan Wendt is using the Biden administration's clean energy incentives to connect wealthy locals with natural resources in Jackson, Wyoming. The president of the Jackson Hole Center for Global Affairs believes that the state's geology, legal landscape, and wealthy residents make it well-suited to benefit from the green incentives.…
Nebraska Arboretum Gets $10M Boost for Urban Trees
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The Nebraska Statewide Arboretum has been granted a substantial $10 million from the U.S.…
Key Insights from Black Leaders’ Workforce Roundtable Discussion
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The White House recently held a roundtable discussion with Black mayors, county officials, philanthropy,…
2023 National Hunting & Fishing Day Proclamation Unveiled
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The President of the United States highlighted the importance of hunting and fishing to the country's culture and environment, as well as the significant conservation efforts made during his administration. He noted that in his first week as president, he signed an executive order setting a goal to conserve or restore at least 30 percent…