How California stands to gain from historic new climate and energy bill
From offshore wind turbines to electric vehicles to solar panels, California stands to emerge as a major winner with the passage of a historic climate and energy bill in Washington, D.C., which experts said Monday could supercharge the Golden State’s already ambitious emissions goals. The bill, dubbed the “Inflation Reduction Act,” cleared the U.S. Senate […]
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Virginia Beach mayor, councilman clash over 10-1 voting system
A recent exchange of emails between Virginia Beach Mayor Bobby Dyer and Councilman Aaron Rouse is shining a light on the debate on the city’s election system. VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Virginia Beach Mayor Bobby Dyer is responding to the recent concerns expressed by Councilman Aaron Rouse regarding transparency within the city council. As we […]
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Governor Hutchinson Announces the Departure of Deputy Chief of Staff, Bill Gossage : Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson
Press Releases « Go Back For Immediate Release 08.08.2022 Governor Hutchinson Announces the Departure of Deputy Chief of Staff, Bill Gossage LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson today announced that Bill Gossage will resign as Deputy Chief of Staff. Gossage has been named as the vice president of governmental affairs for the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas. […]
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California Environmental Law & Policy Update – August 2022 | Allen Matkins
Focus The Press Democrat – July 31 The Sonoma County District Attorney’s Office last Friday announced that a $925,000 settlement had been reached with a Sonoma County wine executive and his business for allegedly causing significant damage to streams and wetlands while constructing a vineyard in 2018 near Cloverdale. The alleged violations include causing major […]
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District 8 City Council Runoff to Take Place September 15 | #citycouncil
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — The election for the District 8 City Council Seat will be decided in a runoff on September 15. Candidate Marie Mott was surprised to learn that the election was not over after she won the popular vote last Thursday. “Unfortunately, none of knew that that was going to happen, and I don’t […]
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Climate Bill, Albuquerque, Spiders: Your Monday Evening Briefing | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
(Want to get this newsletter in your inbox? Here’s the sign-up.) Good evening. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday. 1. The Senate passed climate, health and tax legislation on Sunday. The $369 billion act, elements of which appeared dead just weeks ago amid Democratic divisions, would make the most significant federal investment in […]
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Welcome to the strangest Senate race in America | #alaska | #politics
McMullin is running as an independent in the mold of Romney or Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), a novel strategy that requires support from Democrats, independents and anti-Trump Republicans in a deep-red state. He says the race is “close,” citing public polls showing him within 5 points; during an interview, Lee handed over an internal poll […]
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A Transgender Mecca for Minors
Commentary England’s publicly funded healthcare system, The National Health Service, recently made a big announcement: By spring of 2023, the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust will shut down its Gender Identity Development Service (GIDS). For the uninitiated, GIDS offers various services to children struggling with gender identity issues. The NHS announcement was long overdue. In truth, […]
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Interior Department Announces Full Operation of Palen Solar Project in California
Date: Monday, August 8, 2022Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced that the Palen Solar Project, a 457-megawatt photovoltaic facility in Riverside County, California, has reached full power operation. The project — which will supply enough energy to power approximately 116,000 homes and includes 50 megawatts of battery storage — represents […]
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Louisville mayor, city officials aim to end taxes on diapers
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Mayor Greg Fischer and Metro Council members want to give women and parents a financial break. Fischer signed two resolutions on Monday urging Kentucky lawmakers to pass a bill to eliminate the Commonwealth’s sales tax on diapers and feminine hygiene products. During inflation, when products and goods are seeing higher costs, he […]
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