• MKE County: New Domes Plan Expected This Summer

    Friends group working with Parks on final plan for Mitchell Park Domes. But will it work?

  • Bank of England governor shrugs off smaller-than-expected fall in inflation

    Andrew Bailey says inflation is in line with BoE forecasts but view of markets is that data will delay interest rate cutsAnalysis: Sunak hopes of pre-election rate cuts frustratedThe governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey, has shrugged off a smaller-than-expected drop in inflation last month, saying he expected a sharp fall towards the government’s 2% target next month.Speaking in Washington after news that the government’s preferred measure of the cost of living had eased to 3.2% in...

  • New STEM school matches governor’s plans for Mississippi

    The SR1 College Preparatory and STEM Academy fulfills the vision shared by Gov. Tate Reeves to create more schools dedicated to STEM subjects in Mississippi.

  • Illinois Announces $25.1 Million-Plans for EV Charging Infrastructure

    Illinois announces plans to spend $25.1 million on 643 new public EV charging ports. Illinois is set to have 643 new EV charging ports after the state announced it plans to spend $25.

  • Tennessee governor plans to sign bill that would let teachers carry guns in schools

    Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee said Thursday that he planned to sign a bill state legislators sent to his desk this week that would allow school staff members to carry concealed handguns on school grounds. "What’s important to me is that we give districts tools and the option to use a tool that will keep their children safe in their schools," Lee said at a news conference Thursday after he shared his plans to sign the legislation. Under state law, Lee, a Republican, has the option to sign the bill,...

  • Maine governor signs bill restricting paramilitary training in response to neo-Nazi's plan

    Maine Gov_ Janet Mills has signed into law a bill restricting paramilitary training in response to a neo-Nazi who wanted to create a training center for a “blood tribe.”

  • Leeds Council announces plans to boost adult social care amid varying life expectancy concerns

    The council’s Adult Social Care Plan report sets out measures to reduce health inequalities and support a growing elderly population. Figures in the report show average life expectancy varies by more than a decade if inner-city areas like Burmantofts and Richmond Hill are compared to Adel and Wharfedale. Rising poverty means 186,000 people in Leeds live in the ten per cent most deprived neighbourhoods nationally, an increase of 20,000 since 2015. The report said: “Health inequalities have become...

  • Protests planned as Woodside climate plan goes to vote

    Australia’s leading environmental activist groups will be gathering outside the Crown Casino in Perth this morning as the country’s leading oil and gas company holds its annual general meeting. Activists from Greenpeace Australia Pacific, the Australian Conservation Foundation, the Conservation Council of WA (CCWA), Market Forces and Environs Kimberley will be protesting Woodside Energy’s continued […]

  • Tesla stock pops on plans to ramp up affordable car plans

    Tesla (TSLA) reported first quarter results that missed analyst estimates on both the top and bottom lines. Adjusted earnings per share of $0.45 fell short of the $0.52 Wall Street was expecting. Revenue of $21.3 billion fell short of the estimated $22.3 billion. Operating income also missed, $1.17 billion versus the $1.53 billion estimate. However, the company said it plans to accelerate the launch of new models, including a more affordable one. Yahoo Finance's Julie Hyman and Jared Blikre are...

  • West Lothian planning: Derelict Livingston school to be torn down in affordable homes plan

    A derelict school in Livingston is set to be knocked down as part of a plan to build 47 homes. Cedarbank School, which caters for pupils with additional needs, relocated in 2022. Its former home just off Ladywell East Road was left vacant as a result with many locals feeling the abandoned site is an eyesore. Springfield Partnerships has submitted plans to West Lothian Council for a development of affordable two-bedroom apartments. The project also includes a large green space, benches, parking...

  • Governor and Lieutenant Governor of Kansas recognize Tank Connection for “Exporter of the Year” award

    PARSONS, Kan. — Kansas Governor Laura Kelly - and Lieutenant Governor David Toland - made a special stop in Parsons, today. The reason: to formally recognize Tank Connection for being named the 2023 Governor's Exporter of the Year for the entire state. The company is headquartered in Parsons, and received the honor in October. Founded []

  • Edinburgh planning: Plans lodged for 125 flats and 106 flats and townhouses at derelict Broughton Road site

    Two planning applications have been lodged for a major new housing development at a derelict site in Edinburgh which could transform the local area. Cruden Building, on behalf of City Of Edinburgh Council, has applied to build 125 affordable flats and 106 flats and townhouses at a derelict site at Broughton Road in two separate planning applications. There is a proposed residential development comprising 106 flats and townhouses with associated roads, parking, and greenspace to the west of the...