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Trump Shifts Abortion Stance: Advocates States’ Rights Over National Ban

TL/DR - Donald Trump has released a video suggesting abortion laws should be decided by state legislatures, not Congress, representing a shift from his previous support for a nationwide 16-week ban. He faced criticism from an anti-abortion group and support from the pro-choice camp, which questioned the sincerity of his statement. The former…

Landmark Inn’s Exciting 2nd Annual Cocktail Contest

TL/DR - Eleven bars participated in the second annual Cocktail Competition at the Landmark Inn in Marquette, featuring two categories: Wheatley’s Vodka and 1792 Bourbon. Attendees sampled each drink and voted for their favorites, with winners receiving a free overnight stay at the hotel and gift certificates, while all competitors received…

Half of $114B Inflation Act Factory Investment Goes to Swing States

TL/DR - Since the passing of the Inflation Reduction Act in 2022, manufacturers have announced about $114 billion in clean-tech investments, with almost half planned for political swing states, reports BloombergNEF. The investments, spurred largely by President Joe Biden's climate law, include factories for electric vehicles, big batteries and…

Biden’s contentious green plans could secure red and swing state wins

TL/DR - The Biden administration has invested $250 billion in infrastructure and clean energy projects in Republican and swing states. The president has allocated $478 billion to these projects, partly from the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, with an additional half a billion still available for spending. Biden's…