Arizona lawmakers are pushing to pass historic legislation that would provide 3 Native American tribes with water rights and funding for water development projects. But will it be approved by Congress? Settling an Old Dispute Arizona’s congressional delegation introduced new legislation on Monday that could finally settle a decades-long dispute over tribal water rights for three Native American tribes. Water …
A billion-dollar grant program will be awarded to climate projects across the US, which aim to reduce carbon emissions across various communities and industries. EPA Grant Program The US Environmental Protection Agency has announced the winners of a competitive grant program that will allot $4.3 billion in grants for projects aiming to curb greenhouse gas emissions nationwide. 30 States, 25 …
Target has announced plans to end personal check payments at their checkouts, feeding into the ongoing decline of paper check use in the US. Closing the Door on Check Payments For decades writing checks was a part of everyday life and finances for Americans – now, digital payments are the norm, and one major retail chain is closing the door …
Electricity shortages have been an ongoing problem for Puerto Rico, and now the US government is making moves to mitigate the issue through improved renewable energy infrastructure. $325 Million in Solar Funding The US Department of Energy is set to send $325 million in federal funding to Puerto Rico to boost solar infrastructure amid widespread power outages, according to an …
America’s most popular Mexican-American fast food chain has joined the so-called “fast food wars,” offering new meal deals to bring customers through their doors. Fast Food War A fast food war is raging in America, as some of the country’s biggest chains race to establish affordable, high-value meals in a bid to bring customers back to their restaurants. Now, Taco …
Uber and Lyft have agreed to settle years of legal disputes in Massachusetts, resulting in a significant pay rise and benefits for their drivers. Big Win for Massachusetts Drivers Rideshare drivers working for Uber and Lyft in Massachusetts will now earn a minimum of $32.50 per hour, thanks to a settlement between the two companies and the state government. Ongoing …
Heatwaves, flash floods, tornadoes… and there doesn’t seem to be a break in sight as weather services warn of more “major” heat risks approaching this weekend. Extreme Weather Events From west to east, large parts of the US are still battling an influx of extreme weather conditions ranging from flash floods to heatwaves. Storm Tracking The National Weather Service’s forecasters …
A record-breaking amount of summer snowfall was recorded at the Philadelphia International Airport this weekend, despite heatwaves and thunderstorms passing through the city on the same day. Heatwave Headscratcher Weather reports this week have left Philadelphians with a bad case of whiplash after the Pennsylvania city reported snowfall on Sunday despite an ongoing heat wave, high winds, and thunderstorms. Small …
The Biden administration has committed $7 billion to fund hydrogen power initiatives around the country, and the Golden State’s new hydrogen hub is the first state in the country to receive funding. Federal Funding for California California will be the first state in the US to reap the benefits of a federal fund looking to amplify the production, infrastructure, and …
Hawaiians are unhappy as the governor announces a major cut to a bill funding biosecurity efforts against invasive species across the islands. Rewriting the Budget Community members and public figures in Hawaii have expressed alarm over the recent rewriting of the state budget, including some important pieces of state legislation. On the Chopping Block Earlier this month state Governor Josh …
