March 8, 2024 News

Significant Effects of BIG WIRES Act & IRA Home Rebates

Article Summary – The BIG WIRES Act, which demands each region of the US increase the amount of electricity it can exchange with neighboring regions, could save the country between $330 million and $2.5 billion annually, according to researchers at MIT. The Act could also reduce climate pollution by approximately

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Dems Support Tester Amid Activist Pressure on Gaza Ceasefire

Article Summary – Montana Democrats, including party executive director Sheila Hogan, gathered at the annual Mansfield Metcalf dinner to rally ahead of the 2024 election, with U.S. Sen. Jon Tester seen as a crucial figure for the party. House Minority Leader Kim Abbott emphasized their goal to win at least

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Inflation Reduction Act Boosts Solar Power & Electric Cars

Article Summary – The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in the US has led to significant growth in the country’s solar power and electric vehicle industries. In 2023, the US solar industry added a record-setting 32.4 gigawatts of new electric generating capacity, a 51% increase from 2022, thanks to the IRA.

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Rosendale withdraws from East Montana House race

Article Summary – Republican Montana Congressman Matt Rosendale has announced that he will not seek re-election, marking the end of a series of campaign reversals. Originally elected to the House in 2020, Rosendale launched a campaign for the U.S. Senate in February 2024, only to withdraw six days later, then

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Democrats Support Tester at Annual ‘Prom’ Rally

Article Summary – The Montana Democratic Party gathered at an annual fundraising event where they emphasized the importance of the upcoming 2024 elections and the role of U.S. Senator Jon Tester in their success. The event was marked with controversy as protesters disrupted the proceedings with accusations against Tester’s support

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Farm Policy Assessment, Pt. 3: First Year of Inflation Act Funding

Article Summary – The Farm Bill faces uncertainty, however, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 has provided a fiscal year’s worth of additional investments in farm conservation. The Act granted an extra $18 billion to four programs, including the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program and the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, resulting

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March 8 snow totals for Logan, Yuma County in Denver

Article Summary – Colorado is experiencing varying amounts of snowfall with the northeast corner of the state getting the most accumulation. Yuma and Logan County have already received 9 inches of snow with parts of Yuma County seeing up to 11.5 inches. The snow is expected to taper off by

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