May 22, 2024 News

Utility Commissioner Vs. Insurance Salesman in GOP Auditor Primary

Article Summary – In the upcoming primary election for the Montana state auditor position, attorney-turned-politician James Brown and police officer-turned-insurance salesman John Jay Willoughby are leading contenders. Brown, who is leaving his second term on Montana’s utility board, asserts his small business and regulatory experience will make him a highly

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Biden Wipes Out $7.7 Billion in Student Debt for 160,000 Borrowers

President Joe Biden announced on Wednesday the cancellation of $7.7 billion in student debt for 160,000 borrowers. This relief targets three groups: nearly 67,000 borrowers eligible through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, around 54,000 enrolled in a new income-driven repayment plan, and 39,200 in earlier income-driven plans. The administration

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Pingree Secures $70.9M for Maine Fish Passage Projects

Article Summary – The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries has recommended $70.9 million for improving fish migration in Maine rivers under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act. The funding will be allocated to various organizations including the Passamaquoddy Tribe at Pleasant Point, the Penobscot Indian Nation,

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