Gas plant lawsuit impacted by youth climate ruling.
Article Summary – Environmental groups are appealing to the Montana Supreme Court to uphold a lower court’s ruling that blocked a 175-megawatt gas plant being built by NorthWestern Energy near the Yellowstone River. The groups argue that the state did not adequately review the plant’s potential greenhouse gas emissions and lighting impacts. NorthWestern Energy argues […]
Poll: Older PA Voters Prioritize Safety Net Programs
Article Summary – AARP’s April 2024 Pennsylvania voter survey of people aged 50 and over found that their main voting issue is personal economic issues, most notably Social Security and Medicare. The stance on these issues separates Democratic Sen. Bob Casey and his Republican opponent, Dave McCormick, with Casey having the support of the National […]
The People’s Bid – Acquiring and Transforming TikTok for the Better
Billionaire Frank McCourt aims to buy TikTok for a better, user-controlled internet.
Poll: Voters More Conscious of Drug Pricing in Inflation Act
Article Summary – President Biden’s messaging about lowering prescription drug costs through the Inflation Reduction Act is reaching more people, although most voters are still unaware of key provisions, according to a KFF poll. Awareness is highest among voters aged 65 and above, with 52% aware of the law’s $35 cap on insulin for Medicare […]
April sees grocery cost drop amid cooling inflation
Article Summary – The U.S. saw a slowdown in the rate of price increases in April, with decreases noted in areas such as groceries, utilities, airline fares, and used vehicles, according to a consumer price index report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Prices rose by 0.3% in April, a fall from the 0.4% increase […]