End Mandate for Century-Long Water Supply Demand

TL/DR - Arizona's Senate President, Warren Petersen, wants to remove the state's requirement for developers in urban areas to show they have a 100-year supply of water. He criticizes the figure as arbitrary and is unhappy with the Arizona Department of Water Resources' decision to not issue new permits for some areas due to insufficient water…

Experience Global Holiday Traditions at Meijer Gardens Lights Show

TL/DR - Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is hosting its 29th annual Christmas & Holiday Traditions exhibition from November 21, 2023, through January 7, 2024. The exhibition features over 40 trees and displays representing various countries and cultures, as well as a Railway Garden that loops through three indoor garden spaces.…

81 Arrested in Bay Bridge Protest Over APEC Summit in SF

TL/DR - 81 individuals were arrested during a protest that shut down several lanes of the Bay Bridge during rush hour and disrupted traffic heading to San Francisco. The protest was staged by multiple organizations calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict and an end to U.S. military aid to Israel. The protesters, who were chanting,…

Chamber Approves Funding for Border Crossings

TL/DR - The US government is allocating $50 million from the federal Inflation Reduction Act to fund various projects in New York State, including three major projects in the North Country. The funding will go towards improving border facilities and initiating long-overdue construction projects while reducing carbon emissions, creating jobs, and…