Inflation Reduction Act alters affordable housing scene
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The Inflation Reduction Act is promoting broader participation in affordable housing and a renewed focus on sustainability, according to panelists at Baker Tilly's 2024 DevelUP conference. It was described as a significant opportunity for wealth creation due to the tax credit changes it introduced. The Act's Section 45 tax credit expanded…
Concern over climate change rises; doubts persist on Biden’s policy
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A recent survey shows approximately 45% of U.S. adults are becoming more concerned about climate change.…
Arizona’s Outdated 1864 Abortion Laws Threaten GOP Survival
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Republicans in the Arizona House have blocked a move to repeal the state's 1864 law criminalizing…
Top Railroad Photography: Exploring Ann Arbor’s Trains & Trolleys
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The event titled "Railroad Photographers: Ann Arbor Train and Trolley Watchers" took place on April 19, 2024, at 7:30 pm, at the Traver Lakes Clubhouse, 2500 Lancashire Dr. The event comprised of slide and video presentations by railroad photographers Art Cole, covering "Panama Canal and Eastern Canada," and Larry Krieg, who presented…
Democrats Unusually Vote to Save Measure Permitting Vote on Ukraine Bill
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US House Republicans have advanced a foreign aid bill for Ukraine and Israel, overcoming opposition from…
Severe Storms Cause Havoc in Nation’s Heartland with Winds, Hail, Tornadoes
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Several tornadoes were reported in the southern Illinois region as part of a round of severe…
Cannon Rejects Dismissal Requests from Trump’s Co-Defendants in Document Case
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U.S. District Judge Aileen M. Cannon rejected requests from Donald Trump’s two co-defendants, Walt Nauta and Carlos De Oliveira, to dismiss charges against them in a case involving classified documents. The defendants argued that the charges should be dismissed due to lack of clear evidence that they were aware of an ongoing investigation…
Scottsdale Mom Gets $500 Waterpark Refund
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Jenn Gardner was planning her daughter's 11th birthday party at Hurricane Harbor waterpark in Phoenix and…
Ex-Representative Urges Immediate Action on Vance Monument Site
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Three years after the Vance Monument, a memorial to a Civil War-era governor and slave owner, was removed…
Understanding Medi-Cal’s Income-Based Criteria for Enrollees
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Medi-Cal, California’s Medicaid program, has eliminated its asset limit for enrollees and now only considers applicants' income when determining financial eligibility. Previously, anyone with more than $2,000 in assets, including cash savings, was ineligible for Medi-Cal. The elimination of the asset test has reduced the financial and…