US Economy

TL/DR - In September 2023, the National Institute of Standards and Technology issued regulations to enforce the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors and Science Act (CHIPS Act) passed by Congress in 2022 to stimulate US semiconductor production. The regulations are designed to prevent funding from the CHIPS Act from indirectly…

TL/DR - For decades, Big Pharma prevented Medicare from negotiating lower drug prices for seniors, leading to high healthcare costs for millions of families. The passing of the Inflation Reduction Act by President Biden and Congressional Democrats has allowed Medicare to negotiate lower prices for seniors' medication. The program resulting from…

Article Summary The Nebraska Statewide Arboretum has been granted a substantial $10 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service. This funding is designated for the enhancement of Nebraska's urban forest infrastructure, particularly in disadvantaged areas. This grant is part of a larger pool of 385 awards nationwide, amounting…

TL/DR - Pennsylvania governments could save over $360 million and reduce pollution by switching their fleets to electric vehicles, according to a recent report. The switch would reduce global warming pollution in the state by over 800,000 tons, decrease carbon monoxide emissions by 94%, volatile organic compound emissions by 92%, and nitrogen oxide…