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    In the rapidly evolving world of semiconductor technology, a groundbreaking design known as Backside Power Delivery is making significant strides. This innovative approach to chip design is poised to revolutionize the efficiency and performance of CPUs and GPUs, while also streamlining the manufacturing process. Conventionally, semiconductor chips have been constrained by a design that positions […]

  • Germany's largest federal state bank partners with Bitpanda

    Germany’s LBBW bank and crypto exchange Bitpanda have announced a partnership. The federal bank will use Bitpanda’s technology to develop its own custody solution for crypto. Landesbank Baden-Württemberg (LBBW), Germany’s largest federal bank, has partnered with Austria-based crypto exchange Bitpanda as it looks to launch its crypto custody services. In the announcement shared on Monday, […]

  • How States Are Punching Back on Biden Federal Election Takeover

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  • Loon Star State: Cult of the All-Powerful Orange Czar

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  • Bill expanding emergency powers for Illinois state agency advances

    (The Center Square) – A measure now in the Illinois House says the Illinois Emergency Management Agency would be able to do “all things necessary, incidental, or appropriate for the implementation” of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act. Opponents of Senate Bill 3434 said Illinois’ emergency authority continues under the Pritzker administration and giving more power lacks proper oversight. State Sen. Win Stoller, R-Germantown Hills, said the bill grants extraordinary...

  • Fueled by federal pandemic money, Washington state's spending has skyrocketed

    (The Center Square) – Washington state government spending increased 169% from 1991 to 2023. The state’s total spending was $12.21 billion in 1991 and increased to $73.59 billion in 2023. When adjusted for inflation, that accounts for the 169% increase. That's according to budget documents provided online by the state. The migration of people to Washington over the past 32 years has triggered a dramatic increase in the number of state workers. ...

  • Arizona recieves $156 million solar power grant from federal government

    (The Center Square) – The Environmental Protection Agency awarded $156 million in federal taxpayer dollars toward developing solar power access in the state of Arizona. The grant is part of “Solar for All” program that the governor’s office said would equip 61 megawatts of solar to Arizonans, according to a news release. “Solar for All Arizonans is a critical program that will lower energy costs for thousands of Arizonans,” Gov. Katie Hobbs said in a statement....

  • Biden marks Earth Day with $7B in federal solar power grants

    WASHINGTON >> President Joe Biden is marking Earth Day by announcing $7 billion in federal grants for residential solar projects serving 900,000-plus households in low- and middle-income communities. He also plans to expand his New Deal-style American Climate Corps green jobs training program.

  • State lawmaker under federal investigation reacts to Dolton officials being charged and accused

    (The Center Square) – A state legislator responding Wednesday to news of Dolton village officials being investigated for possible corruption and one being charged with fraud said it's up to authorities to investigate the alleged crimes. Tiffany Henyard, mayor of Dolton, is accused of misconduct, corruption, sexual harassment and retaliation against opponents by some in her village. Separately, a senior administrator for the village, Keith Douglas Freeman of Orland Park, has been...

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  • Clearfield County voters will choose federal and state offices in Tuesday's primary

    CLEARFIELD — Clearfield County’s Republican and Democratic voters can make their choices for federal and state positions in Tuesday’s primary.

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    State receives $156 million in federal funds for solar infrastructure in disadvantaged communities.

    BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Department of Energy and Natural Resources Monday received $156 million in federal funds to help build out solar infrastructure to improve energy resilience in low-income and disadvantaged communities.The program, "Solar for Y'all," will be overseen by DENR's Energy Office and is funded by the Inflation Reduction Act."Louisiana is in a uniquely positioned to benefit from this federal investment, with so much of its population in the areas of highest risk for...