Politics & Policy
Image
DOJ indicts noncitizens for voting illegally in NC
One of the 10 was living in the country illegally.
Image
DOJ warns Calif. election officials they could face prosecution over suspected noncitizen ballots
“The legal consequences for either facilitating or ignoring a federal crime are significant,” McCotter wrote
Image
Poll: Inflation tops voter concerns, national debt near the bottom
The Center Square’s Voters’ Voice Poll, conducted by Noble Predictive Insights Oct. 5-7, surveyed 2,527 registered voters nationally through an opt-in online panel and text-to-web cell phone messages.
Image
'Absolutely unconvincing': Courts uphold state bans on transgender procedures for kids
"If we don’t let a 16-year-old buy a six-pack of beer and a pack of smokes, or let an adult buy those items for them, should we allow the same kid/parent team to decide to change a teenager's sex forever?" Missouri judge asks.
Image
Michigan election integrity group warns security is weak on overseas ballots, recommends reforms
"We're hoping state and federal legislators consider the reforms in the report and work to pass laws to implement them and ensure the security of UOCAVA ballots," Patrice Johnson said.
Image
Court hears arguments in challenge to Dept. of Energy's natural gas furnace rules
The American Gas Association has mounted a legal challenge to the U.S. Department of Energy’s final Consumer Furnace Rule, establishing new standards for residential furnaces to make them more energy efficient.
Image
Changes proposed to Medicare Advantage, Part D programs
Change would lower out-of-pocket costs for weight loss drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic, and Mounjaro.
Image
Trump promises lower electricity costs, but incentives and state regulations may hold him back
In addition to state requirements for renewable energy, financial incentives to shut down coal plants and build out more wind and solar farms may keep utilities on the path to net zero, a new report from the Heartland Institute shows.
Image
Democratic Congressman urges Newsom to include Tesla in EV rebate after exclusion
Earlier on Monday, Newsom announced his plan to create a California credit if the Trump administration follows through with plans to nix the $7,500 federal EV credit.
Image
VA to offer 'green' burials as part of pilot program at national cemeteries
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs said the program provides veterans with burial options that minimize environmental impact.
Image
Trump plans to revive Keystone pipeline, but industry experts say Biden’s damage can’t be undone
Even with presidential approval, reviving the project would mean restarting all the state, local and federal permitting process, obtaining right-of-ways, and enduring costly litigation from anti-fossil fuel groups.
Image
Wisconsin receives $32M to study DOT carbon impact
The Wisconsin Department of Contract currently uses construction contracts for concrete and asphalt projects and the grant funds will be used to set new standards and study eligible materials using pilot projects.
Image
Rivian back in the driver's seat with $6B loan for Georgia plant
The loan announced for Rivian on Tuesday includes an additional $600,000 in capitalized interest funded through the $891 billion Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.