Montana Secures $700M for North Plains Connector Project
August 6, 2024
Montana receives $700M for the North Plains Connector, the first transmission project linking eastern and western U.S. grids.
Montana receives $700M for the North Plains Connector, the first transmission project linking eastern and western U.S. grids.
A coalition of prominent Republicans, including retired NC Supreme Court Justice Robert Orr and former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan, is rallying support for Kamala Harris for president.
Much of Vice President Kamala Harris’ career focused on reducing gun violence. North Carolina advocates believe she’ll continue these efforts as president.
Democratic nominee Kamala Harris selected Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate, drawing praise from North Carolina Democrats for his support of middle-class families and democracy.
Michigan’s minimum wage will increase to over $12 an hour next year due to a Michigan Supreme Court ruling on July 31.
As governor of Minnesota, Walz made school lunches free, created paid family and medical leave, increased school funding, and legalized recreational marijuana. He now joins Kamala Harris as her vice-presidential pick.
