Article Summary – Pro-Trump lawyer Stefanie Lambert turned herself in to Michigan authorities following an indictment for 2020 election tampering. Lambert was arrested in Washington, DC and spent a night in jail before her surrender. She was indicted last year in relation to an attempted election system breach in Michigan,
Article Summary – Saratoga National Historical Park is set to receive part of almost $200m in federal funding aimed at building resilience to climate change in parks throughout the Northeast of the US. The park’s superintendent, Leslie Morlock, says the funding will be used for three projects: controlling invasive species,
Article Summary – The Scott Street-Ravara housing development, built on a former contaminated lumber mill site in Missoula, is under construction and includes 89 homes and 200+ apartments. The project involves 46 income-qualified and 43 market-rate condos and townhouses, along with 220-225 apartments and 35,000 sq ft of commercial space
Article Summary – Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has signed two laws allowing the state to use federal funds to expand its electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The legislation will enable the state to utilize a $78 million grant from the Department of Transportation’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program, spread over
Article Summary – Lawyers and former judges have expressed concern over the handling of Donald Trump’s upcoming trial on charges of mishandling classified documents by the overseeing federal judge, citing unusual actions and delays. The judge has asked both sides to prepare jury instructions based on interpretations of the Presidential
Article Summary – The ESG Report podcast, hosted by Tom Fox, discusses EV battery regulation in the US and EU in a 3-part series; part 2 explores the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act on EV battery production and purchase. Pamela Fierst-Walsh, an expert on critical mineral supply chain issues
Article Summary – A report from the Treasury Department reveals that the American Rescue Plan, created in response to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, helped over 500,000 families avoid home foreclosure. The legislation funded the Homeowner Assistance Fund, contributing over $9.4 billion to assist homeowners with mortgage payments,
Article Summary – According to a Treasury Department report, over 500,000 families avoided home foreclosures due to financial assistance from the American Rescue Plan. The 2021 legislation created the Homeowner Assistance Fund, which provided over $9.4 billion to states for homeowners’ mortgage payments, insurance costs, and utility bills after the
Article Summary – Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen sent a poll, as ordered by a state district court, asking lawmakers whether they want to override Governor Greg Gianforte’s veto of Senate Bill 442, a marijuana tax reallocation measure. The bill, which initially passed the Legislature with broad bipartisan support,
Article Summary – Stefanie Lambert, a lawyer who has been attempting to prove claims of voter fraud in Michigan, was arrested and released on a $10,000 bond after refusing to comply with court orders in a case accusing her of tampering with voting machines after the 2020 election. Lambert is
Article Summary – ExxonMobil CEO Darren Woods says that while renewable energy sources and electric vehicles are crucial, they are not sufficient on their own for the energy transition. Instead, he suggests a broader set of solutions including carbon capture, storage, hydrogen and biofuels, and supports the Inflation Reduction Act
Article Summary – The Montana Supreme Court has overruled the state attorney general’s claim that an initiative to protect abortion rights is legally insufficient. The court found that the proposal submitted by Planned Parenthood Advocates of Montana did not confuse voters nor conflict with other parts of the Constitution. However,
