Pro/Con: Do Prevailing Wage Mandates Boost Economy? – Duluth News Tribune

TL/DR - The Biden administration's economic vision includes the Inflation Reduction Act, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and CHIPS and Science Act, which aim to grow the economy from the middle out and bottom up. These laws focus on public investment in infrastructure, domestic competitiveness, and protections for workers, with many funds…

NRCS Allocates Millions for California Conservation Priorities

TL/DR - The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California is inviting applications for three conservation priorities till February 16, 2024. This funding is supplementary to what's available to the state’s agricultural producers through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and the Inflation Reduction Act. The…

Kent Co. Charity Fears Impact of DeltaPlex Fire on Christmas Gifts

TL/DR - A fire that broke out at the DeltaPlex Arena and Conference Center in Walker, Michigan could potentially affect the operations of a local non-profit, Santa Claus Girls, who provide Christmas gifts for families in need. The fire, which started around 9 p.m., was located primarily in the walls behind the electrical panels, leading to…