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Adoptable KCAS Pets of the Week: Nessa and Fawn

TL/DR - The Kent County Animal Shelter in Michigan is featuring two dogs for adoption. Fawn, a four-year-old American Staffordshire terrier, is social and enjoys riding in cars, and is already trained to sit and shake. Nessa, a four-year-old Labrador retriever mix, is shy and in need of a patient, quiet home with a solid routine and few visitors.…

Trump-Supported Electoral System Alterations Blocked by Nebraska Legislators

TL/DR - Nebraska legislators have rejected a proposed change to the state's Electoral College votes awarding system. The bipartisan rejection came despite pressure from former US President Donald Trump and Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen to switch to a winner-take-all system, which could have benefited Trump in his race against President Biden.…

Nebraska Republicans Advocate for ‘Winner Take All’ Electoral System Again

TL/DR - Nebraska Republicans are advocating for a "winner-take-all" system in presidential elections which could result in an electoral college tie in the 2024 elections. Currently, Nebraska and Maine are the only states that distribute their electoral votes according to the presidential winners of congressional districts. This change in…

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

TL/DR - Approximately $114 billion in clean-tech investments have been announced by manufacturers since the passing of the Inflation Reduction Act in 2022, with nearly half of the spending occurring in political swing states. The investments, which have been stimulated by President Biden's climate law, include factories for creating electric…