Top 5 Priorities for Raleigh Leaders: Education, Safety, Economy

TL/DR - Major topics at a luncheon in Raleigh, North Carolina included economic development, the growth of Wake County Public Schools, issues facing teachers, public safety, transportation projects, and affordable housing. Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin discussed the city's ongoing growth and the need to focus on housing and transit, as well as the…

Biden grants $1.7B for auto manufacturing revival in 8 states

TL/DR - The Department of Energy has announced $1.7 billion in grants aimed at keeping open 11 'at-risk' manufacturing plants and initiating electric vehicle (EV) production at these locations. The grants are part of the Domestic Conversion Grant Program and are part of the Inflation Reduction Act, which provided nearly $400 billion for…

Discussions Underway Among Biden Advisers on How to Persuade Him to Step Down

TL/DR - A group of longtime aides and advisers to President Biden believe he should step aside from the campaign for a second term in office, despite the President's conviction that he can defeat former President Donald Trump in the election. This group is looking into ways to convince Biden that another candidate, such as Vice President Kamala…