Arizona

Scottsdale Mayor Receives $36K from Swag’s Restaurant Opponents

TL/DR - Scottsdale Mayor David Ortega received nearly half of his political contributions from employees of Riot Hospitality Group, a prominent local development company. The company had recently succeeded in blocking a competitor's plan to build a new restaurant in Old Town Scottsdale. Despite accusations of favoritism, Ortega asserts his…
Health & Wellness

Lehigh Valley Unaffected by Healthcare Mergers

TL/DR - The merger between Lehigh Valley Health Network and Jefferson Health could result in higher costs for patients despite benefiting the hospitals, argues Ryan Reyes. Nancy Dorais believes that the US should fully support Israel's efforts to protect itself, highlighting the perception of corruption in the Palestinian Authority and the…
US Economy

New Tool Streamlines Home Electrification Planning

TL/DR - Rewiring America, a non-profit organization focusing on electrification, has launched a tool called the Personal Electrification Planner. It is designed to help homeowners set up a plan for electrifying their homes based on their specific needs, providing estimates on upfront costs, annual bill savings, annual emissions reductions, and…