California State

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The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – Starting July 1, landlords will only be allowed to collect one month’s rent for the security deposit on a rental property. Assembly Bill 12, signed into law last October, says regardless of whether the residential property is unfurnished or furnished, only one month’s rent can be charged in addition to any rent for the first month paid on or before initial occupancy.

Law limiting security deposits goes into effect July 1

By the late 1950s the success that short-line companies Steiger and Wagner had with four-wheel-drive tractors was not lost on the big boys of the tractor world. John Deere was the first to strike with the introduction of the 8010. That model lasted only a year because of design problems. It was replaced in 1961 with the 8020, which was basically an 8010 with upgrades.

Big-name 4WD tractor advancements

A demonstration project for a retrofit solution enabling remote control and monitoring of older Vestas V90 wind turbines is now in field use for the first time. The new M100 system from Bachmann Electronic, featuring the UIO106 input/output module, is being deployed at a wind farm operated by an unnamed business in northern Germany.

Bachmann Electronic Implements Remote Control Retrofit for Vestas V90 Wind Turbines in Northern Germany

West Virginia State

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Norfolk, VA

Cheryl E Preston

Four Virginians were confirmed to be onboard when the Titanic sank on April 14, 1912. Phillip Acts and Selini Decker, who lived a few blocks apart in Norfolk, died when the ship sank. Richmond native Robert Decker and Eloise Smith, who later moved to Richmond from West Virginia, survived.

There's a reason no remains from the Virginia Titanic victims will ever be found

Oregon State

Similar laws worldwide have led to 75 percent reduction in recycled plastics. The United States generates more than 40 million tons of plastic waste a year, but just 5% of that is recycled. That is about to change. In less than a year Oregon will become the first state in the U.S. to implement a series of laws known as Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). The laws fundamentally shift the responsibility for funding recycling systems from local governments to the plastic makers. The law’s fee structures are designed to incentivize producers to make packaging that minimizes waste and environmental impacts and improves recyclability.

U.S. plastics makers will soon have to pay to recycle the 40 million tons of plastic junk they make in a year

Bucks County, PA

Doylestown, PA

Bucks County Beacon

More than 200 Democratic and Independent voters braved the sweltering heat Saturday for a chance to meet California Governor Gavin Newsom in a rally to support President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris’ reelection.

California Governor Gavin Newsom Visits Doylestown, Urges Bucks County to ‘Help Save Democracy’ in November

Family Handyman

Lumber prices impact much more than just the lumber industry. For homeowners, fluctuating lumber prices can alter budgets for home improvement projects, additions and new home construction plans. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many of my customers decided to hold off on planned projects to wait for lumber prices to fall. Some asked me to explain rising lumber costs to them, which proved to be a complex process.

Lumber Prices Explained: What DIYers Need to Know

Just weeks after its official unveiling, CNH inaugurated a new production line for the company’s first-ever, all-electric compact wheel loader. The new line will produce the machines for international markets under both the CASE (C) and New Holland (NH) brands. The new line is part of CNH’s existing Lecce,...

CNH puts CASE, New Holland electric wheel loader into production

Campbell County, KY

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Attorney General Russell Coleman announced that action by the Attorney General’s Special Prosecutions Unit resulted in the indictment of Jennifer Zaccheus-Miller, 40, an attorney in Campbell County, for theft.

Attorney Jennifer Zaccheus-Miller indicted by Grand Jury for estate thefts

Kentucky State

Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

Missouri State

Springfield, MO

CJ Coombs

In a press release by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on July 11, 2024, seven individuals in southwest Missouri were charged on a 16-count indictment associated with the distribution of methamphetamine. Those indicted are listed below.

Seven southwest Missouri residents and Mexican nationals were indicted for meth conspiracy

Toxic "forever chemicals" are increasingly being used in US pesticides, threatening human health as they contaminate waterways and are sprayed on staple foods, a study said Wednesday. Research suggests that high levels of exposure to forever chemicals weakens human immune systems, making them less responsive to vaccines and more susceptible to infections.

'Truly frightening': Pesticides increasingly laced with forever chemicals

Minnesota State

DayTripper

The hit History Channel series "American Pickers" is gearing up for an exciting return to Minnesota this fall. The show's production team has announced plans to film episodes throughout the state in September 2024, offering locals a chance to showcase their unique collections and share their stories with a national audience.

"American Pickers" Set to Unearth Minnesota's Hidden Treasures

In 2019, just two battery factories were operating in the United States with another two under construction. Today there are about 34 battery factories either planned, under construction or operational in the country. The Inflation Reduction Act, signed into law August 16, 2022, might not have been the initial catalyst...

Tracking the EV Battery Factory Construction Boom across North America

Wyoming State

WyoFile

A group of hemp retailers and an agricultural organization are suing the state of Wyoming claiming that its recent ban on the marijuana-like substance delta-8 is unconstitutional. The Hemp Community of Wyoming wants an injunction or restraining order to stop the law from going into effect today.

Wyoming hemp shops sue state over delta-8 ban, seek halt to enforcement

Today the USDA released the 17th Crop Progress report of the 2024 growing season. The USDA says as of July 21, 61% of the 2024 corn crop in the top 18 corn-growing states have reached the silk growth stage. This is up from 41% the week prior and ahead of the five-year average of 56%.

Corn crop condition down week-over-week

Meeting agendas about proposed solar developments tend to crowd town halls and county offices. Doors often shut when the developer’s car pulls around the horseshoe. That’s because farmland is targeted for development due to its openness and proximity to high-voltage transmission lines. With solar energy projected to expand...

New twist on solar could help farmers

Rice University chemist James Tour has led a research team to develop a rapid electrothermal mineralization (REM) process, which in seconds can remediate the accumulation of synthetic chemicals that can contaminate soil and the environment. The study was published in Nature Communications on July 20. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS),...

Electrothermal mineralization process offers more environmentally friendly, cost-effective method for soil remediation

The national average diesel price dipped 4.7 cents to $3.779 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released July 22. Diesel’s national average price has dropped in each of the past two weeks, totaling 8.6 cents, after four consecutive increases. A gallon of diesel now costs 12.6 cents...

Diesel Price Sheds 4.7¢ to $3.779 a Gallon

WAM’s dust collectors, including the WAMAIR model, are designed to manage and control airborne dust particles, making them a choice as an engineering control method for compliance with the Mine Safety & Health Administration’s final respirable crystalline silica rule. As the company describes, its self-cleaning filtration system, combined with high-tech filters that are water and oil resistant, are second to none. The company says its integrated air jet pulse cleaning system will only clean filters when they are needed, reducing energy consumption and increasing filter life.

Aggregate equipment innovations for producers to consider

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Syngenta seeks EPA approval for dicamba product

Syngenta has submitted a proposed label for a new product containing dicamba and S-metolachlor. It is the third manufacturer to seek registration for a dicamba-based product...

Syngenta seeks EPA approval for dicamba product

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