The funds will support community solar programs as well as initiatives to provide loans and grants to low-income households looking to install rooftop solar, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
(The Center Square) – The Texas Supreme Court on Tuesday issued an administrative stay to temporarily block Harris County’s “Uplift Harris” guaranteed income pilot program from going into effect, granting a request filed earlier in the day by Attorney General Ken Paxton. This is after two lower courts, the 165th District Court and the 14th Court of Appeals, denied his request for a temporary injunction, ruling in favor of Harris County in a lawsuit Paxton filed to stop it from...
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is challenging the program, saying it violates the Texas Constitution.
Last week a judge denied Paxton's claim that Uplift Harris violated the Texas Constitution. He appealed that decision and it was denied on Monday.
Just a few years ago, California's budget was overflowing with a record high surplus, spurring the creation of a slew of programs reflecting the state's liberal ideals. Democrats who control the state Capitol funded pilots to test new ways to support foster youth, help oil workers transition to cleaner industries and prevent more Californians from becoming homeless — just some of the ambitious ideas that became reality when the budget was flush. Now, as the state faces an enormous budget deficit...
SEATTLE (KTVZ) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Tuesday that the Oregon Department of Energy has been selected to receive $86.6 million through the Solar for All grant competition to develop long-lasting solar programs that enable low-income and disadvantaged communities to deploy and benefit from distributed residential solar. This award is part of the
Protesters from Extinction Rebellion (XR) entered the A10 motorway near the former ING headquarters in Amsterdam just after noon on Saturday. It was one of two demonstrations in the capital expected to cut off ground transportation, with the other being a smaller group of pro-Palestinian supporters who created a blockade on the Piet Heinkade.
Reports said these limits “serve as a guideline in qualifying purchasers and renters for affordable units as required under various city programs.”
A government climate action scheme accused of abetting corporate greenwashing has not done anything improper, a department representative says. Climate Active is a government program aimed at driving businesses to make voluntary climate action by offering certification for entities that have reached a state of “carbon neutrality.” As Australians become more concerned about the impacts […]
This year’s holiday pay packages are likely to be a disappointment for people earning more than the modal salary, but those on low incomes will get more than last year, according to calculations by salary processor ADP. Holiday pay is traditionally paid out in May, but the amount changes every year along with shifts in income tax and tax discounts that depend on the individual’s own situation. This year, people on the modal salary of €3,395 per month will take home €19
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – More than $2 million has been approved to help find housing for people recovering from substance abuse. New Mexico's Recovery Housing Program will be holding an online training lesson, for eligible service providers that have the ability to provide recovery housing. The training begins on April 24 at 2:00 p.m. People will []
(FOX40.COM) — Amazon is ending its drone delivery program in Lockeford, California after nearly a year and a half. The Northern California city was one of two cities where the online shopping giant initiated its air delivery program in 2022. "As we look to the future and prioritize our resources to continue growing the program, []