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Biden’s $1T Bill Faces Voter Pushback

TL/DR - President Joe Biden's Inflation Reduction Act, which allocates about $1 trillion toward tax credits, grants, and loans for clean energy, has not been well-received among voters, despite the administration highlighting its benefits such as job creation, reduced costs for families, and tax code simplification. More than 40% of the public…

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…