- Biden-Harris Administration Sets First-Ever National Goal of Zero-Emissions Freight Sector, Announces Nearly $1.5 Billion to Support Transition to Zero-Emission Heavy-duty Vehicles. Text and Arguments of Critics.The U.S. freight system is vital to our nation’s economy. Trucks, ships, trains, and planes move 55 million tons of goods worth more than $49 billion every day, across a vast network that is essential to how Americans live and work. But while industry has made progress on reducing emissions from this sector, freight movement… Read more: Biden-Harris Administration Sets First-Ever National Goal of Zero-Emissions Freight Sector, Announces Nearly $1.5 Billion to Support Transition to Zero-Emission Heavy-duty Vehicles. Text and Arguments of Critics.
- White House. Biden-Harris Administration Announces Rules to Deliver Automatic Refunds and Protect Consumers from Surprise Junk Fees in Air TravelNewly finalized rules will mandate automatic, cash refunds for cancelled or significantly delayed flights and save consumers over half a billion dollars every year in airline fees WASHINGTON – Building on a historic record of expanding consumer protections and standing up for airline passengers, the Biden-Harris Administration announced final rules that require airlines to provide… Read more: White House. Biden-Harris Administration Announces Rules to Deliver Automatic Refunds and Protect Consumers from Surprise Junk Fees in Air Travel
- How the Media Quietly Changed Colors for Republicans and Democrats in the USA – Republicans Suddenly Became Red while Democrats BlueThe change in color identification of Republicans from blue to red primarily occurred in connection with the 2000 U.S. presidential election. Television networks such as CNN, MSNBC, and NBC used blue to denote Republicans and red for Democrats in previous elections. However, during the 2000 election, particularly after the prolonged vote count in Florida, NBC… Read more: How the Media Quietly Changed Colors for Republicans and Democrats in the USA – Republicans Suddenly Became Red while Democrats Blue
- White House. Biden Marks Earth Day 2024 with Historic Climate Action – AI presents arguments against Biden’s decisions and shows that there is no consensus on climate-related issuesYesterday, to celebrate Earth Day 2024, President Biden traveled to Prince William Forest Park in Triangle, VA, a national park system site developed by FDR’s Civilian Conservation Corps, to announce $7 billion in awards through EPA’s Solar for All program and unveil major steps to advance the American Climate Corps. Building on the President’s climate,… Read more: White House. Biden Marks Earth Day 2024 with Historic Climate Action – AI presents arguments against Biden’s decisions and shows that there is no consensus on climate-related issues
- New York Governor Hochul Announces Groundbreaking for New York State’s Largest Solar Carport and Battery Storage System at JFK AirportParking Lot Canopy with Solar Panels and Accompanying Battery Storage System Will Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Approximately 6,000 Metric Tons Annually. The 12-Megawatt Solar Project will Reduce Airport Energy Use at Peak Hours and Support the Port Authority’s 2050 Net Zero Goal Across the Agency. In Addition to Supplying Power to JFK, Nearby Low-Income… Read more: New York Governor Hochul Announces Groundbreaking for New York State’s Largest Solar Carport and Battery Storage System at JFK Airport
- White House. During the White House Water Summit, the Biden-Harris administration unveils a robust national objective to safeguard and rejuvenate freshwater resources, while also allocating over $1 billion for Tribal clean water projects.The WHITE HOUSE administration reveals a $1 billion allocation for clean water initiatives in Tribal Nations and funding to address the megadrought in the Western region as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. President Biden and Vice President Harris believe that every person should have access to clean drinking water and a healthy… Read more: White House. During the White House Water Summit, the Biden-Harris administration unveils a robust national objective to safeguard and rejuvenate freshwater resources, while also allocating over $1 billion for Tribal clean water projects.
- NY State Governor Hochul Announces Actions to Accelerate the Clean Energy Transition, Plant 25 Million Trees and Safeguard Clean Water as Part of FY 2025 Enacted BudgetRAPID Act to Accelerate the Clean Energy Transition by Streamlining Transmission Infrastructure Buildout. $150 Million for NY SWIMS to Build Swimming Pools and Help New Yorkers Learn to Swim. $47 Million to Help Reach Goal of Planting 25 Million Trees by 2033. $500 Million for Clean Water Infrastructure, $400 Million Environmental Protection Fund. $40 Million… Read more: NY State Governor Hochul Announces Actions to Accelerate the Clean Energy Transition, Plant 25 Million Trees and Safeguard Clean Water as Part of FY 2025 Enacted Budget
- NY State Governor Hochul Announces Major Investments to Fight Crime and Keep New Yorkers Safe in the FY25 Enacted BudgetIncreases Penalties for Assaulting Retail Workers and Provides $40.2 Million for Retail Theft Enforcement. Expands Offenses Eligible for Prosecution as Hate Crimes. Allocates $389 Million of Targeted Investments in Communities to Curb Gun Violence Invests $40 Million To Support Survivors of Domestic Violence and Strengthen Prosecutions. $7.1 Million to Reduce Recidivism and Improve Supervision of… Read more: NY State Governor Hochul Announces Major Investments to Fight Crime and Keep New Yorkers Safe in the FY25 Enacted Budget
- New York. Mayor Adams, Speaker Adams Invest Over $22 Million in Cultural Organizations as Administration’s Strong Fiscal Management Improves City’s Budget OutlookMayor Adams and Speaker Adams allocate more than $22 million to cultural organizations, reflecting the administration’s robust fiscal management and enhancing the city’s budget outlook. $18.3 million is earmarked for the next three fiscal years to support 34 cultural organizations operating on city-owned property through the Cultural Institutions Group. Additionally, $4.3 million is designated for… Read more: New York. Mayor Adams, Speaker Adams Invest Over $22 Million in Cultural Organizations as Administration’s Strong Fiscal Management Improves City’s Budget Outlook
- NYC Mayor Adams’ Statement on Ongoing Protests at Columbia UniversityNEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today released the following statement in response to the ongoing protests occurring at Columbia University: “I am horrified and disgusted with the antisemitism being spewed at and around the Columbia University campus — like the example of a young woman holding a sign with an arrow pointing… Read more: NYC Mayor Adams’ Statement on Ongoing Protests at Columbia University
- New York Governor Hochul Announces Significant Investments in New York’s Agricultural Industry as Part of FY 2025 BudgetExtending the sale of to-go alcoholic beverages for an additional five years, Governor Hochul’s administration continues its support for restaurants and bars. With a commitment of $55 million, New York State aims to advance its position as a leader in the dairy industry, while $50 million is allocated to Nourish NY, aiding families in accessing… Read more: New York Governor Hochul Announces Significant Investments in New York’s Agricultural Industry as Part of FY 2025 Budget
- Readout of White House Meeting on the Ongoing Response to the Collapse of the Francis Scott Key BridgeEarlier this week, senior officials from the White House, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Transportation and Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works met with Maryland Governor Wes Moore (Democrat) and Maryland Secretary of Transportation Paul Wiedefeld to discuss progress and continued collaboration in response to… Read more: Readout of White House Meeting on the Ongoing Response to the Collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge