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US eases EV battery rules, may expand tax credit eligibility

TL/DR - The U.S. government has made changes to rules concerning electric vehicle (EV) tax credits, potentially making more EVs eligible for credits up to $7,500. The Treasury Department has finalized regulations for these credits under the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, which give automakers more time to comply with provisions regarding where…

‘Halyna Hutchins’ Friends Speak at ‘Rust’ Armorer’s Sentencing

TL/DR - The sentencing hearing for Hannah Gutierrez, the "Rust" armorer convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the 2021 fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, is underway in New Mexico. Hutchins' friends and colleagues have spoken in court, with one saying Gutierrez's proper execution of her job could have prevented Hutchins' death.…

Biden May Be Left Off Nov. Ballot by WA Rule, State Proposes Solution

TL/DR - Election officials in Washington, Ohio, and Alabama have indicated that President Joe Biden could be left off their general election ballots due to conflicts between the dates of the Democratic National Convention and state ballot deadlines. Washington's Secretary of State has proposed a provisional certification of nomination to resolve…

State Medicaid Targets Deceased’s Estates for Health Cost Recovery

TL/DR - The US government requires states to recover money from the assets of deceased Medicaid patients who relied on the taxpayer-funded health insurance. However, a Democratic lawmaker recently proposed disbanding this program, arguing that it collects only around 1% of the more than $150 billion Medicaid spends annually on long-term care. The…