West Virginia Transforms Coal-Based Schools to Solar Power

TL/DR - The entire school system in Wayne County, West Virginia, is transitioning to solar power, marking the largest-ever single demonstration of solar electricity in Appalachian public schools. The project is facilitated by the Inflation Reduction Act, co-authored by U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, which provides incentives for green energy projects…

White House Names Wesley Yin as Chief Budget Economist

TL/DR - Wesley Yin, a professor at the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs and the UCLA Anderson School of Management, has been named chief economist at the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB). In his role, Yin will assist in formulating President Joe Biden's budget and work on issues including tax, healthcare and social insurance,…

Dimon of JPMorgan Urges Democrats to Support Nikki Haley

TL/DR - JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has publicly endorsed Nikki Haley in the GOP presidential primary, positing her as a preferable alternative to Donald Trump. Dimon has been vocal in his support for Haley, who is a former South Carolina governor and has been gaining traction in the polls, despite still lagging behind Trump. In addition to…