US News

Colorado’s Coal Creek Canyon Submerged in Snow 2 Days Post-Storm

TL/DR - A severe snowstorm in Colorado has left residents of Coal Creek Canyon trapped in their homes. The storm, the largest in 15 years, has left houses buried in feet of snow and not all roads have been plowed. Jefferson County officials are using road graders rather than plow trucks as the snow is too heavy, but are only able to clear half of…
US Economy

Economists: Australia Shouldn’t Mimic US Act for Net Zero Transition

TL/DR - Australia's top economists are urging Prime Minister Anthony Albanese not to follow the US's 'think big' approach to clean energy. A survey of 44 Australian economists revealed that most prefer grants for innovative firms across all sectors rather than specific support for renewable energy projects. They also cautioned against competing…
Arizona

ARCHES Initiative Tackles Housing & Health in Latino Communities

TL/DR - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded a Hispanic Serving Institutions Center of Excellence grant to create the Arizona Research Center for Housing Equity and Sustainability (ARCHES) program. Located at Arizona State University and the University of Arizona, the $3 million program will focus on housing, climate,…
Health & Wellness

State Medicaid Targets Deceased’s Estates for Health Cost Recovery

TL/DR - The US government requires states to recover money from the assets of deceased Medicaid patients who relied on the taxpayer-funded health insurance. However, a Democratic lawmaker recently proposed disbanding this program, arguing that it collects only around 1% of the more than $150 billion Medicaid spends annually on long-term care. The…