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Californian’s wallets could soon feel the pinch across the state, as Governor Gavin Newsom’s new budget has had a frosty welcome. Here are the full details. California’s Financial Crisis California’s financial situation has turned dire, and it’s forced Governor Gavin Newsom and Democratic lawmakers to make some drastic decisions. Drastic Measures They’ve slashed $16 billion from the budget, declared a …
Rumors are swirling about a possible increase in gas prices in California following the passing of a controversial emissions program. Fueling the Future Since 2007, California has been following the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) – a rule that encourages the use of cleaner fuels by making companies lower the carbon pollution from their products. 2007 saw the creation of …
In 2024, homeowners across the United States are grappling with the stark reality of soaring home insurance rates. Driven by the escalating impact of climate change, which intensifies weather events, and other economic factors, insurers are recalibrating risk assessments and premiums to cope with the increased likelihood of costly claims. 1. Increasing Severity of Hurricanes 2024 saw a notable uptick …
A fire has overtaken nearly four hundred thousand acres in Northern California, making it the sixth largest wildfire the state has ever seen. A Man-Made Disaster While many of the fires currently blazing across the country were ignited by weather events like lightning strikes, the Park Fire got its start when a man, Butte County resident Ronnie Dean Stout II, …
A new report has found that Gavin Newsom has failed to deliver on one of his key plans for homeless Californians despite making some big promises. Here are the full details. Governor Gavin Newsom’s Initiative Governor Gavin Newsom’s big plan to help California’s homeless population is facing some major roadblocks. A Status Update Over a year ago, Newsom promised 1,200 …
If you’re a fan of space exploration, this is a story for you. Cosmic Speed Demon Spotted Hurtling Through Space NASA has just spotted something truly mind-blowing – an object plowing through space at a speed of one million miles per hour. Yes, you did read that right – 1,000,000 mph. That’s the equivalent of traveling from New York to …
Florida’s HOAs have long been notorious for overstepping their boundaries, harassing homeowners, and abusing their power. After years of frustration, new regulations aim to curb the worst of these excesses. But are these rules enough to stop the abuse? 1. Caps on Fines Florida’s new laws now cap HOA fines at $1,000 per violation, a big change from the unlimited …
A Missouri judge just ruled against a state law forcing financial institutions to get approval when considering environmental, social, and governance factors in their investment decisions. This push from Republican lawmakers is part of the movement against “woke” policies in business. Controversial Regulations An investment regulation was recently introduced as a way of stopping financial institutions from considering environmental, social, …
Another house has collapsed into the ocean in Rodanthe, North Carolina, due to the strong waves and high tides of Hurricane Ernesto. More homes are at risk as the storm rages on and climate change continues to threaten our homes and environment. House Collapse in North Carolina Hurricane Ernesto has created powerful waves, causing a house in Rodanthe, North Carolina …
East Coast residents are warned to avoid the beaches, as Category 1 Hurricane Ernesto already left its mark on Bermuda and the US Virgin Islands. Another Big One 2024 is turning out to be a big year for hurricanes, as the third one of this year’s Atlantic season (and the fifth named storm) known as Hurricane Ernesto hit Bermuda early …
