City Commission Greenlights Trail Project Art Contractor in Marquette

TL/DR - The Marquette City Commission has approved a $100,000 contract with Urban Ecosystems for the creation of eight public art installations along the Marquette Cultural Trail. A diverse group, including staff from Marquette city and various local organizations, chose the locations for the installations. The project is funded entirely through…

Schweikert Funds Debt Reduction via Weight-Loss Drug Endorsement

TL/DR - The Arizona Republic has revealed that Representative David Schweikert's support for weight loss drug, Ozempic, and his claim that it could help reduce the national debt, could be influenced by his campaign funding. Novo Nordisk, a pharmaceutical company that makes a similar drug to Ozempic, has been cited as the second-largest…

More Underserved Communities Adopting Affordable Solar Energy

TL/DR - Doris Brown's solar-powered home in Houston was a refuge during a power outage caused by a lightning storm, demonstrating the advantage of solar power in such situations. A federal initiative under the Inflation Reduction Act, known as Solar for All, includes $7 billion to fund approximately 60 solar projects in disadvantaged…

Maine Power Outage: Heavy Rain, Strong Winds Leave Thousands in Dark

TL/DR - Norah Hogan is reporting live from Nubble Light in York, where winds are expected to intensify throughout the day, though current conditions are relatively calm with light drizzle. Parts of highway 95 have been reduced to 45mph, likely as a precaution for worsening weather. Separately, Maine is experiencing significant power outages due…