Inflation Reduction Act Spurs US Manufacturing via EV Incentives

TL/DR - The 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), and the CHIPS and Science Act (CHIPS) have stimulated a resurgence of American manufacturing, particularly in electric vehicles (EVs) and associated technologies. Investment in manufacturing capacity for zero-emissions vehicles, batteries, and critical…

Ann Arbor SPARK Gains $5M for High-Tech Startups Support

TL/DR - The state of Michigan's Michigan Innovate Capital Fund (MICF) has awarded $5 million to Ann Arbor SPARK to support high-tech startups. The funding will be used to continue investing in Michigan-based tech startups, diversify the economy, and create jobs for the future. Mike Flanagan, vice president of capital programs at SPARK, expressed…

Kari Lake Urges Completion of Arizona Border Wall at Campaign Stop

TL/DR - Republican Senate candidate Kari Lake called for the completion of the U.S.-Mexico border wall and intensified actions against fentanyl smuggling during her first visit to the Southwest border. She also called for the impeachment of President Joe Biden and criticized his administration's handling of southern border issues. Lake, who has…

SRP Team Revamps East Valley Canals: Clean-up and Repair

TL/DR - SRP crews in Mesa, Arizona are cleaning and maintaining sections of the East Valley canals to ensure the efficient delivery of water to households. As part of the annual clean-up that will last until December 20, crews will also remove invasive mussels that can damage infrastructure and disrupt water supply. After this, SRP will move its…