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West Virginia Transforms Coal-Based Schools to Solar Power
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The entire school system in Wayne County, West Virginia, is transitioning to solar power, marking the largest-ever single demonstration of solar electricity in Appalachian public schools. The project is facilitated by the Inflation Reduction Act, co-authored by U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, which provides incentives for green energy projects…
Worldwide Clean Energy Production Deficit | CEA
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To meet the International Energy Agency's (IEA) target of global net zero carbon emissions by 2050, the…
Globalisation Not Declining, Just China’s Dominance
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Joe Biden's administration has launched the White House Council on Supply Chain Resilience as part of its…
IRS commissioner anticipates increased enforcement hiring soon
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The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is using its nearly $60bn Inflation Reduction Act funds to rebuild its workforce and modernize IT systems. The agency aims to hire around 20,000 employees by the end of 2024 and is focusing on increasing its enforcement ranks. The IRS also expects to improve its capacity by introducing long-overdue…
Majority of Biden Voters Don’t Perceive a Booming Economy
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The public's perception of the economy has historically been a key issue for presidents seeking a second…
Rep. Burgess cites age as reason to exit Congress – NBC 5 Dallas
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U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess has decided not to run for reelection due to his age of 72 years, noting the…
San Diego gets $10M grant for tree planting
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San Diego is set to benefit from a $10 million federal grant as part of the Inflation Reduction Act, aimed at increasing the city's urban forest. The grant will fund the planting of thousands of trees in historically underserved communities, providing benefits such as carbon sequestration, stormwater runoff management, air cleaning, and…
Can Stricter Building Codes Combat Climate Change?
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The Energy Department is encouraging U.S. states to update their energy codes for new buildings, which it…
SEC v. Jarkesy: Risk to Congressional & Agency Power
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The U.S. Supreme Court will hear the case of Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) v. Jarkesy on November…
Pro/Con: Do Prevailing Wage Mandates Boost Economy? – Duluth News Tribune
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The Biden administration's economic vision includes the Inflation Reduction Act, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and CHIPS and Science Act, which aim to grow the economy from the middle out and bottom up. These laws focus on public investment in infrastructure, domestic competitiveness, and protections for workers, with many funds…