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(The Center Square) – Gov. Jay Inslee this week announced the launch of a first-in-the-country electric vehicle rebate program funded through the state Department of Commerce, which is intended to encourage more car owners to transition away from gasoline vehicles. The $45 million rebate program is one of several public policies the state is pursuing as part […]

Inslee likens EV rebate program to signing of Declaration of Independence

Heat pumps are versatile HVAC equipment that can heat and cool your home. If you're an American homeowner, you might not realize just how much the Inflation Reduction Act can do for you. It's not just for big companies: There are tons of benefits in the act for American households, especially low-income families. One major benefit is the subsidies for installing a heat pump in your home.

Homeowners may be eligible for up to $10,000 from the government to upgrade their HVAC

We're in the middle of a massive summer heatwave -- Monday, July 22 was the hottest day in recorded history, and Tuesday almost beat that record. All that summer heat leads to more air conditioning -- and higher electricity bills. If you're trying to save money on your utility bills...

Want to Cut Your Energy Bills by 10 Percent? Set Your Thermostat to These Temperatures

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As gas prices rise due to the Ukraine war, a new federal stimulus package expected in July 2024 could provide up to $3,200 to help low-income families. Gas Prices Soar – Government Aid on the Horizon As the war in Ukraine keeps pushing up gas prices and the U.S. government may soon offer help to […]

$4.24 per Gallon: Gas Prices Soar, $3,200 Stimulus Package in Sight for Low-Income Families

The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 is just around the corner in the U.S. This time, it will be a carry-over model year without any significant changes. There will be the same set of versions and trims as in the 2024MY, just slightly more expensive and with some surprising changes to the driving range.

2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6: Price And Range Overview

The heat wave engulfing most of the country is taking a toll on the 24.5 million Americans who are expected to face “dangerous levels of heat,” per to The New York Times. Heat waves are not only detrimental to your health but can take a huge toll on wallets as well. Indeed, as USA Today reported, “the average cost of electricity bills in the summer has increased by 51% from $476 in 2014 to an estimated $719 in 2024.”

How To Save Money on Your Electricity Bills and More During a Heat Wave

Kentucky State

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Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

Communities looking to improve energy efficiency in low-income residential buildings can now access a total of $36 million in grants through the U.S. Department of Energy. The DOE on Tuesday announced the funding opportunity, which is available to state, local and tribal governments as well as nonprofits. The Enhancement and Innovation competitive grant program is part of the larger Weatherization Assistance Program, which offers states formula funding for projects that increase energy efficiency for homes inhabited by low-income individuals.

$36M for low-income housing energy efficiency available from US DOE grants

Georgia State

Alabama State

With your Southeast Regional Ag News, I am Haylie Shipp. This is the Ag Information Network. Last week the Biden-Harris Administration announced it has issued payments to eligible applicants under the Inflation Reduction Act’s Discrimination Financial Assistance Program, which allocated $2.2 billion and directed USDA to provide financial assistance to farmers, ranchers and forest landowners who experienced discrimination in USDA farm lending programs prior to January 2021.

USDA to Pay Out in Discrimination Lawsuit

In a very clear example of greenwashing, United States gas utilities have been partnering with non-profits to build zero-net energy (ZNE) homes for low-income families, complete with gas stoves. What's happening?. As the Guardian reports, a variety of Habitat for Humanity affiliates have teamed up with at least four gas...

Critics call project providing low-income families with energy-efficient homes a stunt: 'Using poor people as human shields'

On Wednesday​,​ July 31​,​ ​the ​U​.​S​. ​D​epartment of ​A​griculture (USDA)​ announced the transmittal of over $2 billion in funds to over 43,000 agriculture producers and forest landowners who had experienced discrimination by USDA prior to 2021. The ​Discrimination Financial Assistance Program (DFAP)​, authorized by the Section 22007 of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) passed by Congress in 2021, paved the way for this important program to emerge.

USDA announced the transmittal of over $2 billion in funds to over 43,000 agriculture producers and forest land owners who had experienced discrimination by USDA prior to 2021

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Golden Glitter

With energy costs rising, finding ways to save on your electric bill has never been more important. Here are ten practical strategies to help you reduce your electricity expenses without sacrificing comfort.

Top Strategies to Lower Your Electric Bill Today

South Carolina State

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

North Carolina State

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Death Disclosure Laws and Property Disclosures in North Carolina. In North Carolina, there is no legal obligation for homeowners or real estate agents to disclose if a death has occurred in a home, whether by natural causes, murder, or suicide. However, if a potential buyer directly inquires about any deaths on the property, the seller is required to provide that information.

If someone dies at your house do you have to tell a potential buyer? What North Carolina law says

Florida State

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AMIE Insurance Withdraws from Florida Market, Leaving Thousands Uninsured Ahead of Hurricane Season. Florida—St. Petersburg-based American Mobile Insurance Exchange (AMIE), a relative newcomer to Florida's property insurance sector, has announced its decision to cancel coverage for all of its mobile and manufactured homes across the state. This move comes just before the start of the 2024 hurricane season.

Florida Insurance Crisis Worsens: Thousands Left Uninsured as Company Races Out of FL.

With the hike in energy costs, many homeowners are looking for ways to save money on utility bills. While there are some obvious changes you can make – like turning off lights in empty rooms – believe it or not, there are many lesser-known things you can do to make a greater impact on your energy consumption.

Three small changes that can make a big difference to your energy bills

Polk County, FL

Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

Pittsburgh, PA

JULY 22, 2024 – Beginning in 2026, the legacy Uniformed Services Identification (USID) card will no longer be accepted for access to benefits, privileges, or DoD bases. According to the DoD Common Access Card website, USID cards are issued to retired military and Reserve members, dependent family members of uniformed Service members, and other eligible individuals in accordance with DoD policy. On July 31, 2020, the DoD started issuing the Next Generation USID cards at select DoD ID card facilities with a phased implementation for all facilities which was completed in December that year.

DoD Requiring New ID for Retired Military

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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

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Buying An EV Gets Easier With Washington State's Revamped Rebate

In the United States, the 2010 federal EV tax credit served as a template for many of the state rebates and tax credits enacted across the...

Buying An EV Gets Easier With Washington State's Revamped Rebate

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