Article Summary – The newly established Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement and Potential (MiLEAP) aims to improve the state’s educational outcomes from preschool through college. The department is focused on making education from prekindergarten onwards more accessible and affordable, with initiatives such as universal free pre-K for all 4-year-olds
Access to the internet is crucial for Americans, but costs can be prohibitive. Thanks to President Biden’s 2021 Infrastructure Law, over 20 million households benefit from the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), reducing bills by up to $30 monthly.
Article Summary – The Appalachian Regional Commission has granted $10 million to aid small and mid-sized manufacturers in southwestern Pennsylvania in their expansion into green technology and clean energy. The commission, a collaboration between the federal government and 13 states, was established in 2022 as part of the Infrastructure Investment
Article Summary – The Department of Energy will invest up to $1 billion into the Midwest Alliance for Clean Hydrogen, a consortium comprising Michigan, Indiana, and Illinois among others. The funds will be used to produce hydrogen power with aims to reduce carbon emissions, and the hub is expected to
Article Summary – President Joe Biden announced a $7 billion initiative to increase the availability of hydrogen as a fuel source and curb carbon dioxide emissions, with a view to create seven regional hydrogen hubs. The Mid-Atlantic Hydrogen Hub, covering the Pennsylvania-New Jersey-Delaware region, is estimated to create about 20,800
