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Consumers Energy Scores $100M for Enhanced Reliability Upgrades

TL/DR - Consumers Energy has been granted $100 million in federal funding to support reliability upgrades and strengthen Michigan's electric grid. The funding will help implement the company's "Reliability Roadmap," which aims to reduce the number and duration of power outages in the state, with a specific focus on disadvantaged communities. This…

Phoenix Pride: The New Significance for Drag Queens in 2021

TL/DR - The 41st annual Phoenix Pride is being celebrated in Phoenix with diverse activities, including live music, honoring the LGBTQ+ community. The event also serves as a platform for allies to show their support and is particularly significant for drag queens, who have been under scrutiny following a bill proposed by Arizona GOP lawmakers…

Masked Gang Attacks Washington High School, Incites Fear Among Students

TL/DR - A gang of five masked intruders stormed into Auburn Riverside High School in Washington State and attacked multiple students. The school went into lockdown and more than 500 students stayed home the following day. Police are investigating whether there is any connection between this incident and subsequent fights at the school, rumors of…

Medicaid Enrollment Challenge Persist as Georgia Expands Eligibility

TL/DR - Georgia’s new Medicaid program, Georgia Pathways, has seen slow enrollment, with only 1,300 people signed up. The state projected as many as 370,000 may be eligible for the program, which loosens Medicaid eligibility requirements by admitting adults without children who earn less than 100% of the federal poverty line. However, critics…