California experiences new wildfires as more than 1,000 lightning strikes occur overnight Over the night of September 9, a wave of thunderstorms moved access California and ignited more wildfires According to a tweet from the National Weather Service in San Fransisco, they estimate that around 1100 cloud to ground strikes have occurred since the night… Continue reading California News – 09-10-2021
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Legislative News – 10-04-2021
Michigan election bills vetoed by the governor, says that they maintain falsehoods The Democratic Governor, Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan has vetoed many Republican-sponsored elections bills and she says they perpetuate falsehoods as they discredit the 2020 presidential election The measures that were vetoed would have arranged existing practices by limiting access to Michigan’s voter database… Continue reading Legislative News – 10-04-2021
Business News – 10-04-2021
Automotive sales at Ford continue to improve but still down by 27% in 3rd quarter From last year in 2020, Ford’s sales for its third quarter have fallen by 27.4% as the semiconductor shortage continues to hurt the automotive industry by interrupting vehicle production and shorted dealer inventories On the contrary, Ford sale’s have improved… Continue reading Business News – 10-04-2021
California News – 10-04-2021
Beaches in California close as oil spill threatens public safety and wildlife On October 2, Energy workers from Amplify Energy Corp. noticed oil in the water near an oil-processing plant near the coast of Huntington Beach that contains about 70 wells Investigators believe that the spill took place underwater about 5 miles off the coast… Continue reading California News – 10-04-2021
Legislative News – 09-28-2021
Civics Education voted on by Wisconsin Assembly during session On September 28, a statewide civics curriculum in Wisconsin would be created for all public and private schools to follow This measure would require that all public school students take at least a half credit in civics education in order to graduate Senate in Wisconsin to… Continue reading Legislative News – 09-28-2021
Business News – 09-28-2021
BrightDrop, GM’s EV business to supply Verizon with new van In 2021, General Motors commercial electrical vehicle business BrightDrop plans to ass a second van to its lineup and the first customer for the midsize commercial van will be Verizon Communications This new product follows behind the first production models of BrightDrop’s large van named… Continue reading Business News – 09-28-2021
California News – 09-28-2021
Woman Accused of starting Northern California fire According to an announcement from Northern California authorities, a woman was arrested after she was accused of starting a wildfire that has destroyed 144 buildings and promoted many evacuations The California Department of Forestry and Fire protection says that the arrest of 30-year old Alexandra Souverneva is just… Continue reading California News – 09-28-2021
Legislative News – 09-23-2021
HFCs become highly limited by Environmental Protection Agency In a new rule announced by the Environmental Protection Agency, the domestic production and use of gases that are commonly used in refrigerators and air conditioners will be highly limited These gases are known as hydrofluorocarbons and according to the agency, this gas is a high contribution… Continue reading Legislative News – 09-23-2021
Business News – 09-23-2021
Alerts go out that Lake Powell may stop producing energy by 2023 with water levels declining Two of the major reservoirs such as Lake Mead and Lake Powell are experiencing a large decrease in water levels and many fear that they may stop producing energy soon According to the Bureau of Land Management, it believes… Continue reading Business News – 09-23-2021
California News – 09-23-2021
New California law sets quota limits for Amazon-like retailers On September 22, a new California law was signed by Governor Gavin Newsom making the state the first to restrict large retailers from firing warehouse workers for missing quotas This measure keeps the retailers from administering discipline to workers for following health and safety laws and… Continue reading California News – 09-23-2021
Business News – 09-22-2021
Redwood Material and Ford sign deal to recycle Electric Vehicle batteries Sales of Electric Vehicles are expected to increase from an estimated 350,000 cars in 2021 to more than 1 million by 2025, says LMC Automotive Ford and its battery manufacturing partner SK Innovations will ensure a consistent supply of essential metals like lithium, nickel,… Continue reading Business News – 09-22-2021
California News – 09-22-2021
California Firefighters significant progress on Dixie fire but weather causes challenges Firefighters in California have made much progress in putting out one of the largest fires in the history of the state but with the likely heat and wind, their job becomes more challenging The Dixie Fire currently has a 94% containment after bruins almost… Continue reading California News – 09-22-2021
Legislative News – 09-21-2021
Nationwide Eviction Moratorium, lawmakers and their attempted revival According to an introduction of a bill on September 21, many progressive lawmakers are trying to reimpose a nationwide eviction moratorium The conservative majority on the Supreme Court permitted evictions to begin across the United States at the end of August, preventing the Biden administration from enforcing… Continue reading Legislative News – 09-21-2021
California News – 09-21-2021
New rules and recommendations for large events in California The California Department of Public health has released new recommendations and requirements for large events to reduce the transmission of COVID-19 These new changes take place on September 21 and its guidance, an indoor “mega-event” is an event with 1,000 or more people and an outdoor… Continue reading California News – 09-21-2021
Legislative News – 09-20-2021
Vaccine Mandate to be discussed by Idaho lawmakers Lawmakers on a committee that considers state government matters have changed their meeting to Wednesday, September 22, to consider President Biden’s vaccine mandate Several Idaho Republican legislators are upset about the vaccine requirement that was issued earlier this month, and some want the Idaho House and Senate… Continue reading Legislative News – 09-20-2021
Business News – 11-04-2021
Newest climate plan for Democrat lawmakers includes tax breaks for EVs priced up to $80,000 On November 3, Democratic lawmakers unveiled their new social spending and climate provision that increases the EV tax credit of up to $12,500 for higher prices vehicles According to this new update, vans, SUVs, and trucks prices up to $80,000… Continue reading Business News – 11-04-2021