Post-scandal, Bozeman city manager aims to restore trust
Article Summary – Chuck Winn, a long-serving employee of Bozeman city, has been promoted from assistant city manager to interim city manager. He replaces previous city manager Jeff Mihelich, who was dismissed after disparaging comments he made towards city officials were leaked online. Winn’s priorities in his new role include rebuilding trust in the city […]
Trump Vows Further Tax Reductions for Wealthy, Corporations
Article Summary – Former President Donald Trump has expressed a desire to make elements of his 2017 tax law permanent and has proposed a new tax cut favoring wealthy individuals and corporations. However, while Trump claims that the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 paid for itself, data from the U.S. Treasury Department indicates […]
Trump pledges further tax cuts for wealthy and corporations
Article Summary – Former President Donald Trump has proposed to make expiring provisions of his 2017 tax law permanent and introduce major new tax cuts for the wealthiest individuals and corporations. However, his previous tax cuts have resulted in increased national debt without fulfilling pledges to cut tax rates for middle-class families and eliminate national […]
Biden hikes tariffs on Chinese goods to safeguard US economy
Article Summary – US President Joe Biden has raised tariffs on some imported goods from China, including steel, aluminium, semiconductors, and various other products. The move is aimed at curbing China’s unfair trade practices which Biden says have pushed other manufacturers out of business and caused job losses in the US. Alongside this, the Biden […]
UW System president unhappy with Milwaukee protesters’ deal
Article Summary – University of Wisconsin System President, Jay Rothman, expressed disappointment at a deal between the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) and pro-Palestinian students to resolve a two-week encampment. The agreement called for a ceasefire in Gaza and cited a United Nations expert and the International Court of Justice, implying Israel’s actions could be considered […]
US hikes tariffs to 25% on Chinese batteries
Article Summary – The White House is increasing tariffs on several imports from China, including battery parts, natural graphite, permanent magnets, and certain critical minerals, in an attempt to protect American workers and businesses from China’s “unfair trade practices”. This includes increasing solar cell tariffs from 25% to 50%, EVs from 25% to 100%, and […]