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TL/DR - The Biden administration has enacted new rules to aid clean energy companies, which the White House argues will help communities tied to the energy sector. The rules establish guidelines for subsidies that qualifying companies can receive under the Inflation Reduction Act as long as they pay prevailing wages, among other conditions.…

TL/DR - As of July 1, 2024, Pre-Eligibility Medical Expenses (PEME) amounts for beneficiaries will be displayed in the CHAMPS system under the member eligibility information section. The process for viewing the PEME amount involves logging into CHAMPS, clicking on the member tab, and selecting eligibility inquiry. The process for submitting and…

TL/DR - A coin toss has determined that Joe Biden will deliver his closing statement first in the upcoming CNN Presidential Debate, leaving the final word to Donald Trump. The debate is considered Biden's best opportunity to change the current polling numbers, which have been stagnant for some time. In the meantime, Trump's campaign has expressed…

TL/DR - The North Carolina Department of Transportation and university research partners are developing a new method to enhance skid resistance along the state's highways. This strategy involves "shotblasting," a procedure which increases the texture on the pavement surface to allow for better drainage during wet weather and enhance friction…