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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…

Buncombe Residents Shape Health Strategies With Valuable Input

TL/DR - Buncombe County in North Carolina has launched a Community Health Assessment survey to better understand the health of its residents and how improvements may be made. The survey will be used to create a health improvement plan and is required every three years for state accreditation. In the previous survey, major issues identified…

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…

Exploring Tech Opportunities & Challenges: A UNC Asheville Insight

TL/DR - The University of North Carolina (UNC) is increasingly integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into its campuses, with the AI Project at the Chapel Hill campus having been in place since 2023. Stephanie O’Brien, a Mass Communication lecturer, is leading the first AI-focused course at UNC Asheville, highlighting the beneficial…