Key Takeaways from California’s 1st US Senate Debate

TL/DR - Several US Senate candidates debated over claims on housing, jobs, and health care in California. Steve Garvey's claim that California lost 800,000 to 1 million people due to lack of opportunities to start small businesses is false, with the census data indicating the state's population decline is due to a variety of factors. Adam…

Shop Top Vendors at Bouldering Project Market Expo

TL/DR - The Bouldering Project fitness center in Tempe is hosting its first Vendor Market on February 3. The event, open to all, will feature more than 20 local vendors selling products ranging from art to wellness in the outdoor courtyard of the fitness facility. Attendees can enjoy live music, food from local food trucks, and coffee from the…

Record-level Obamacare Enrollment Amid Trump’s Repeal Promise

TL/DR - More than 21 million people have enrolled in the Affordable Care Act's health insurance marketplaces, a record high driven in part by states "unwinding" pandemic-era protections in Medicaid, according to the Biden administration. Enrollment numbers reflect an approximately 80% increase in sign-ups since President Biden took office in 2021…

Manchin Criticizes Biden’s EV Plan, Deems it a ‘Radical Climate Agenda’

TL/DR - Sen. Joe Manchin criticized the Biden administration's guidelines on who is eligible for tax credits for electric vehicle chargers, stating it neglects rural America. Manchin accused the administration of manipulating the Inflation Reduction Act to suit its climate goals, contrary to the act's original intent. As an author of the…