US Economy

‘Free Riparian Buffer Program Targets Water Feature Protection’

TL/DR - The Riparian Buffer Program, supported by the Thomas Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District, helps protect water features of landowners at no cost. The program focuses on implementing and maintaining buffers of native trees, shrubs and grasses that filter out pollutants and sediment from runoff, aiming to protect the water…
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Dave McCormick to Repeal Infrastructure Bill if Elected

TL/DR - Dave McCormick, a former hedge fund manager and a Republican candidate for Senate in Pennsylvania, has stated that he would vote to repeal President Joe Biden’s bipartisan infrastructure bill. McCormick's opposition to the infrastructure bill could expose him to political criticism from Democrats, who might portray him as a hardline…
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Westwater Resources: Graphite buyers ready to pay IRA premium

TL/DR - Westwater is building a battery-grade graphite processing plant in Alabama and has already signed an offtake agreement with South Korean EV battery manufacturer SK On. The company aims to establish a domestic industry for this critical material, which is currently dominated by China. The US government's decision to increase tariffs on…
US Economy

DevelUP 2024 Panelists: Inflation Act Improves Affordable Housing

TL/DR - At the 2024 DevelUP conference hosted by Baker Tilly, the Inflation Reduction Act's (IRA) revolutionary impact on tax credits was highlighted. The IRA has created a wealth of new opportunities with more than 70 different tax credits and the ability to transfer them, opening doors for project funding and innovation. Don Bernards and Joel…