Missoula County Delays Controversial Gravel Pit Decision
Article Summary – Western Materials is requesting permission to expand its 80-acre gravel operation, located in a zone designated for low-density residential use. Residents in the local area are against the expansion, citing potential negative impacts on their quality of life, the environment, and their property values. The company proposes measures to address these concerns […]
Michigan Democrats Push for Statewide School Library Access
Michigan Senators Rosemary Bayer and Darren Camilleri have proposed bills to ensure every school in Michigan has a library with a certified librarian by 2025.
Amtrak to add second daily Wisconsin train
Article Summary – Amtrak has announced it will be adding a second train, the Borealis, to connect Wisconsin with Illinois and Minnesota, starting May 21. The Borealis will make daily trips from Chicago to Twin Cities with eight stops throughout Wisconsin, doubling the frequency of the service. The additional service is part of a partnership […]
Montana Legislature vs Judiciary Clash
Article Summary – The newly formed Senate Select Committee on Judicial Oversight and Reform in Montana had its first meeting, which primarily served as a lesson in constitutional law delivered by Jim Ramlow, a non-voting citizen member. The committee was formed by Senate President Jason Ellsworth in response to recent court rulings blocking GOP-backed policies, […]
We Can’t Afford To Let Anyone Swiftboat Us On Bidenomics
Marc H. Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League, emphasizes the positive impact of Bidenomics on Black unemployment rates while calling for active defense of democracy against disinformation and voter suppression.
Inflation Reduction Act: 2024 and Future Impact
Article Summary – The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was signed into law in August 2022 to provide financial relief for Americans with Medicare via expanded benefits and lowered drug costs. However, questions remain about the operationalization of the manufacturer’s fair price within the IRA’s Medicare drug price negotiation program. A survey showed that 44% of […]
Rep. Lee Aims to Protect Pennsylvanians from Abandoned Well Poisoning
Article Summary – The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Abandoned Wells Remediation, Research and Development Act, intended to mitigate the health and environmental risks of abandoned oil and gas wells. The bill, sponsored by Democratic U.S. Rep. Summer Lee of Pennsylvania, mandates the U.S. Energy Department to develop a program improving data on well […]
Trump Opposes ‘Bidenomics’ Despite Record Job Growth, Low Unemployment
Article Summary – Ex-President Donald Trump criticized President Joe Biden’s economic policies at a May 1 rally, despite Wisconsin seeing an increase of over 188,000 jobs and a drop in unemployment rate from 4.7% to 3% since Biden’s inauguration. During Trump’s term, the state experienced a net job loss and the same was true for […]