Trump Reveals Large Investments to Bring America Closer to Energy and Technology Leadership
Trump Announces Major Investments in Pennsylvania During an announcement on Tuesday in Pennsylvania, President Donald Trump revealed that 20 companies are injecting $92 billion into energy and technology projects in the Keystone State. This investment includes substantial funding for various initiatives, such as artificial intelligence data centers, natural gas plants, and hydroelectric facilities. Trump stated […]
Governor’s supplemental budget depends on $700 million in federal stimulus money investments • Tennessee Lookout
Tennessee is leading the state to issue warnings about the governor’s spending strategy to balance the budget this year with the end of the investment returns from federal cooperative stimulus money. Gov. Bill Lee’s supplementary budget plan for next year relies on, but never did, $200 million, which the state has been put aside to […]
Gulf investments could bolster Europe’s resource-starved industries—and America’s strategic interests
As the 2024 US presidential election heats up, energy policy is becoming a key issue in seven key battleground states. Nearly nine in 10 voters in these states want candidates to talk about how they intend to tackle rising energy costs, inflation and America’s broader energy strategy. But this isn’t just about domestic oil prices […]
News Flash • Maricopa County Makes Significant Investments i
PHOENIX, AZ (July 24, 2024) – During a formal meeting earlier today, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved more than $130,000 in funding for the East Valley Dark Sky Discovery Center, trail improvements, early childhood education training and heat protection initiatives. “Over the past few years, the East Valley has experienced significant growth and […]
Coconino official tells House ‘anti-ESG’ bills threaten public investments
By Sydney Carruth | Cronkite News Coconino County Treasurer Sarah Benatar told lawmakers Tuesday that her job is to give taxpayers the best and safest return on public investment, but the “anti-ESG” bill puts public money at risk. Anti-ESG legislation is a collective term for conservative-backed legislation that limits the consideration of environmental, social and […]
Coconino County official tells House ‘anti-ESG’ bills threaten public investments
Coconino County Treasurer Sarah Benatar told lawmakers Tuesday that her job is to give taxpayers the best and safest return on public investment, but the “anti-ESG” bill puts public money at risk. Anti-ESG legislation is a collective term for conservative-backed legislation that limits the consideration of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors in financial decision-making. […]
Maricopa County makes historic investments to prevent heat-related deaths this summer
Katherine Davis-Young/KJZZ 90-year-old Barbara Geike (right) and granddaughter Amber Stillson (left) at their home in Suncity West. When the air conditioner broke, Goeke and Stillson received help through the county’s new assistance program. Barbara Gaeke has lived in a modest home in the Suncity West retirement community for 30 years. She loves Arizona and she […]
Senator Kelly co-sponsors bill to boost investments in local police departments
File photo of Jon Johnson/Gila Herald Contribution article PHOENIX – Arizona Senator Mark Kelly co-sponsored a bipartisan bill that would increase funding for Arizona’s smaller law enforcement agencies. The Investments for Protection Act will set aside $250 million to help invest in local police training, mental health support, recruitment and retention. “It is imperative that […]
Maricopa County plans several large investments in affordable housing
Federal funding from the U.S. Relief Plans Act will allow Maricopa County to make its largest investment yet in affordable housing projects.County Supervisory Board of the Month $35 million approved Some new housing programs. The county is committing a total of $65 million in ARPA funding to housing initiatives. In a typical year, the county […]
After 5 Years And $34B In Investments, It’s Still Unclear If OZ Program Is Living Up To Its Promises
In the five years since the Opportunity Zones program was launched, thousands of investors have poured $34 billion into projects in zones across the country, proving the program’s appeal as an investment vehicle. However, the program was set up in 2017 because there is little data on how exactly the funds are spent and whether […]
