Ex-Representative Urges Immediate Action on Vance Monument Site

TL/DR - Three years after the Vance Monument, a memorial to a Civil War-era governor and slave owner, was removed from downtown Asheville, NC, there remains uncertainty about what will be done with the area. The city has a funded renovation plan, but no timeline or updated details have been released, though former state Representative John Ager…

New Poll: Few Believe Biden’s Law Aids Climate Change Fight

TL/DR - A majority of Americans do not believe that the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), signed into law by President Biden in 2022, has had much impact on climate change, according to a survey by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs and Research. Just 16% of respondents believe the IRA has helped combat climate change, while 30%…

Inszone Boosts Healthcare Sector with Talerity LLC Acquisition

TL/DR - Inszone Insurance Services has announced its acquisition of Talerity, LLC, a specialized insurance agency focused on professional liability for medical providers. The acquisition, which follows the appointment of Amy Hieatt as Executive VP – North American Health Care Practice Leader at Inszone, is set to revolutionize liability…

$8.8B Historic Home Energy Rebate Program to Cut Utility Bills

TL/DR - The U.S. Department of Energy has approved New York's application for the Inflation Reduction Act’s Home Energy Rebates, awarding the state $158 million for a rebate program to help families afford energy-efficient appliances. The program, which is part of President Biden's Investing in America agenda, could offer households up to $14,000…