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Published on Aug 17, 2026

Changes to regional cap-and-trade program could affect CT. What to know

For more than 15 years, Connecticut has been a participant in the nation’s first — and to date only — regional cap-and-trade program that seeks to lower greenhouse gas emissions. In order to continue participating the program for the next decade, however, …

Source: The Connecticut Mirror - Center-left
Published on Aug 19, 2026

California special interest groups follow Newsom into early 2028 primary states

Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) may not have announced a 2028 campaign yet, but California activists and interest groups are already treating him like a presidential candidate — and increasingly taking their fights with him beyond the state’s borders.With Newsom …

Source: Washington Examiner - Right-wing
Published on Aug 19, 2026

CALIFORNIA GAS PRICES: The Golden State's GOLDEN FLEECE. It's TRUMP'S FAULT! OR IS IT?

Ladies and gentlemen, gather 'round the digital campfire for a tale of highway robbery so brazen it would make a medieval tax collector blush. Behold the latest AAA numbers flashing across the Fox Business screen like a neon warning sign from the gods …

Source: AutoSpies - Neutral
Published on Aug 18, 2026

Northwest energy plan sparks debate

Northwest energy plan sparks debate Published 9:30 am Tuesday, August 18, 2026 Washington, Oregon face mandatory reductions in natural gas New natural gas power plants will be needed to serve Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana, according to the …

Source: The Bulletin - Oregon - Neutral
Published on Aug 17, 2026

California High-Speed Rail Authority could be broke by the end of 2027

The California High-Speed Rail Authority may run out of money by December, 2027, Smart Cities Dive reports. Though the state committed $1 billion annually to the project for the next 20 years from its cap-and-trade program, a July 31 report from the …

Source: Planetizen - Center-left
Published on Aug 18, 2026

PNW energy plan sparks debate with call for new natural gas plants

PNW energy plan sparks debate with call for new natural gas plants Published 8:30 am Tuesday, August 18, 2026 Washington, Oregon face mandatory reductions in natural gas New natural gas power plants will be needed to serve Washington, Oregon, Idaho and …

Source: Capital Press - Oregon - Neutral
Published on Aug 18, 2026

Explainer: What's the EU's carbon market, and why does it matter?

The European Commission's revision of the European Union's carbon market, the Emissions Trading System (ETS), was unveiled on 17 July. It came after months of intense lobbying by those seeking to scrap it, and claims from the other side that it …

Source: Euronews - Neutral
Published on Aug 17, 2026

50-State Energy Analysis Links Climate and Net-Zero Policies to Higher Electricity Rates

A nationwide review of electricity prices and state energy policies found that states with extensive climate and net-zero mandates tend to have higher power rates, with Democratic-voting states disproportionately represented among those above the national …

Source: [your]NEWS - Right-wing
Published on Aug 17, 2026

California high-speed rail inspector general warns of cash crunch

The under-construction California High-Speed Rail Authority viaduct in Hanford. The authority's inspector general issued a warning about cash-flow issues.California High-Speed Rail Authority A report from the California High-Speed Rail Authority's …

Source: The Bond Buyer - New York - Neutral
Published on Aug 17, 2026

Comments on the Western Gateway Pipeline Benefitting California, Arizona

The Western Gateway Pipeline Project is an exciting and much-needed energy project for Arizona and California. California has no east-to-west crude oil or finished fuel product pipelines entering the state, and it has never had any. America builds the most …

Source: California Globe - Pending
Published on Aug 17, 2026

Comments on the Western Gateway Pipeline Benefitting California, Arizonia

The Western Gateway Pipeline Project is an exciting and much-needed energy project for Arizona and California. California has no east-to-west crude oil or finished fuel product pipelines entering the state, and it has never had any. America builds the most …

Source: California Globe - Pending
Published on Aug 17, 2026

Manufacturers, 70-Plus Schools Partner to Train HVAC Workforce on Heat Pumps

It’s a workforce issue that needs addressing, which is why a program in California unites educators and HVAC manufacturers to improve training conditions with comprehensive instruction and hands-on experience with the latest tech. Heat Pump Ready is a …

Source: The ACHR NEWS - Pending
Published on Aug 14, 2026

Bob Ferguson's office buried a climate data correction for weeks while agencies begged to come clean: report

Gov. Bob Ferguson’s office held up a correction to wildly inflated state climate numbers for roughly two weeks after his own agency begged to put it out, and the fix went public only after a conservative analyst posted about the discrepancy, according to …

Source: AM 770 KTTH - Washington State - Pending
Published on Aug 14, 2026

'Straight from his underground bunker in Idaho': Brian Heywood torches Jay Inslee over income tax

Jay Inslee resurfaced this week to tell Washington voters they should be okay paying a 9.9% income tax, and Let’s Go Washington founder Brian Heywood answered with about a dozen new nicknames for the former governor. Inslee posted on Facebook that he …

Source: AM 770 KTTH - Washington State - Pending
Published on Aug 14, 2026

Blue states with climate or net-zero policies have higher energy rates, report finds

Polls consistently show that affordability is a top concern for voters, and that includes the cost of their utility bills. An Ipsos poll released in May showed that 79% of respondents would support a political candidate who promises to lower their utility …

Source: Just the News - Right-wing
Published on Aug 13, 2026

There will be a mayor’s race in Pleasanton after all

Morocco's high speed rail is great Built for $15 million per mile vs. $200 million in California with no end in sight. For months, it appeared that Pleasanton Mayor Jack Balch would run unopposed for a second term until the final week to file. Then …

Source: Pleasanton Weekly - California - Neutral
Published on Aug 13, 2026

Becerra Pitches Power Hour: Free Electricity For the Peasants

Democratic gubernatorial frontrunner Xavier Becerra on Wednesday unveiled his latest campaign gimmick: “Power Hour,” promising up to two hours of “free” electricity each day for millions of California households. In a video posted to social media, Becerra …

Source: California Globe - Pending
Published on Aug 13, 2026

A New Era of Electricity Inflation Has Transformed the Northeast’s Carbon Market

A carbon price can be a tough sell when electricity costs are rising. That’s what governors up and down the eastern seaboard are facing as they decide what to do with revenues from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, an 11-state cap-and-trade program …

Source: Heatmap News - Left-wing
Published on Aug 13, 2026

There will be a mayors’ race in Pleasanton after all

Morocco's high speed rail is great Built for $15 million per mile vs. $200 million in California with no end in sight. For months, it appeared that Pleasanton Mayor Jack Balch would run unopposed for a second term until the final week to file. Then …

Source: Pleasanton Weekly - California - Neutral

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Published on March 14, 2025 - 14:56 GMT

Dispatches From the Front Lines of Trump’s War on Democracy

“My generals” running the Pentagon? “My lawyers” running the Department of Justice? “My” main money man and his group of young techies illegally shutting down programs Congress voted to support and fund? What we have here is a hostile takeover of the U. …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 15:20 GMT

Ron Paul Institute Announces Speaker Lineup for Its 10th Annual Washington, DC Conference

Ron Paul, Jim Webb, Dennis Kucinich, Joe Kent, Max Blumenthal & Josh Paul headline Sept. 5 in Herndon, VA, plus an exclusive message from Tucker Carlson. HERNDON, VA, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Ron Paul …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 16:01 GMT

Montgomery County Texas Republican Party Deploys GOP Leadership Academy™

The Montgomery County Republican Party (MCRP) has formally deployed GOP Leadership Academy™ a purpose-built conservative training and education platform. CONROE, TX, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Montgomery County …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 13:49 GMT

Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi to Join 2026 USCHA as Closing Plenary Speaker

ANAHEIM , CA, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NMAC is honored to announce that Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi will serve as the closing plenary speaker at the 2026 United States Conference on HIV/AIDS (USCHA), taking place …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 18:50 GMT

Florida GOP Dominates the Primary, United and Ready to Win in November

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida GOP delivered a commanding show of strength in Tuesday’s Primary Election, dominating turnout across the state and sending a clear message heading into November: the Florida GOP is energized, organized, and united behind our …

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Published on August 18, 2026 - 16:41 GMT

Important details for the Special Republican Primary for U.S. Senate Runoff

During the Special Republican Primary for U.S. Senate Runoff on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, many polling places will be located inside Horry County schools while class is in session. | FIND YOUR POLLING LOCATION HERE | Due to limited parking and potential …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 18:40 GMT

BOTH SIDES WEIGH IN ON 6-MEMBER JURY CHALLENGE

Adult murder defendants have a right to a 12-member jury, even in non-death penalty cases, but juveniles don’t under Florida’s six-person jury scheme, Human Rights for Kids argues in a recent U.S. Supreme Court brief. “It's a glaring disparity where a …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 16:43 GMT

Smithey Law Group Opens Washington, D.C. Office to Represent Federal Workers and D.C. Employees

Smithey Law Group LLC, a Maryland employment and labor law firm with more than 25 years of experience, has opened a new office in Washington, D.C WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Smithey Law Group LLC, a …

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Published on August 18, 2026 - 13:47 GMT

Attorney General Alan Wilson sends letter to S.C. State Election Commission ahead of U.S. Senate special Republican ...

(COLUMBIA, S.C.) –Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that he sent a letter to the South Carolina State Election Commission ahead of the U.S. Senate special Republican primary runoff election regarding the need to remind voters of polling place …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 21:18 GMT

Understanding the Potential Risks of Prescription Drug Affordability Boards and Upper Payment Limits

National Pharmaceutical Council researchers examined questions about how these policies could affect patients, pharmacies, and providers. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new National Pharmaceutical Council …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 19:58 GMT

Applied Energetics Selected for Department of the Air Force Strategic Funding Increase

Applied Energetics, Inc. (OTCQB:AERG) TUCSON, AZ, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Applied Energetics, Inc. (OTCQB:AERG), a leader in ultrashort pulse laser and directed energy technologies, announced Applied Energetics has …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 18:48 GMT

Reliant Mortgage Named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

Veteran-owned mortgage lender earns national recognition for continued growth, innovation and expansion in a challenging mortgage market. NEW ORLEANS, LA, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NEW ORLEANS, LA — August 11, 2026 — …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 18:33 GMT

AGPROfessionals Launches Information Resource Examining Manny Rutinel’s Record on Animal Agriculture

Resource compiles public records, reports, and video documenting the Colorado congressional candidate’s history of animal-rights and environmental activism. GREELEY, CO, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AGPROfessionals, an …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 18:08 GMT

COA Submits Patient-Centered Recommendations on Sen. Cassidy's 340B Reform Discussion Draft

Comments Urge Congress to Make Discounts Follow Patients and Strengthen Accountability of Covered Entities WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Community Oncology Alliance (COA) has submitted comments to …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry, U.S. Politics ...
Published on August 19, 2026 - 18:00 GMT

Texas Water Plans Never Sent a Steady Signal of the Coastal Bend Water Crisis Coming, New Report Finds

Texas 2036's report calls for strengthening the planning process as Texas makes historic new water investments. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new report finds that across 25 years and five planning cycles …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 17:07 GMT

Moms for Liberty-Endorsed Candidates Sweep in Florida Primary

Eleven of fifteen endorsed candidates won or advanced, including a clean sweep in Clay County and all three endorsed candidates in Brevard. MELBOURNE, FL, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Moms for Liberty-endorsed school …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 17:00 GMT

The American Education Flatline: After decades of stalled academic performance, scores dip as AI reshapes the workforce

White paper cites data showing stalled performance for 17-year-olds, falling reading and math scores and eighth-graders below Basic in three core subjects. STATEN ISLAND, NY, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- American education spent …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 16:01 GMT

Montgomery County Texas Republican Party Deploys GOP Leadership Academy™

The Montgomery County Republican Party (MCRP) has formally deployed GOP Leadership Academy™ a purpose-built conservative training and education platform. CONROE, TX, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Montgomery County …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 15:20 GMT

Ron Paul Institute Announces Speaker Lineup for Its 10th Annual Washington, DC Conference

Ron Paul, Jim Webb, Dennis Kucinich, Joe Kent, Max Blumenthal & Josh Paul headline Sept. 5 in Herndon, VA, plus an exclusive message from Tucker Carlson. HERNDON, VA, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Ron Paul …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

Washington County, New York Introduces Vaping Awareness & Education PSA Campaign

Multimedia campaign addresses the dangers of vaping use, nicotine addiction issues, and features the health risks associated with youth vaping. FORT EDWARD, NY, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Washington County, New York has …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

Vloggi boosts trust in human-generated video amid growing threat of AI deepfakes and slop

Video crowdsourcing platform adds video provenance layer building on growing interest from political parties and business SYDNEY, NSW, AUSTRALIA, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Video submission leader Vloggi has announced a major platform upgrade …

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Published on August 20, 2026 - 00:55 GMT

Kerry Jordan Named Executive Director of City of Boston Election Department

City highlights operational changes and modernization efforts ahead of September 1 State Primary Election Mayor Michelle Wu announced Kerry Jordan as the new Executive Director of the City of Boston Election Department and provided an update on the …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 11:15 GMT

Beck Grassroots Campaign Shows Growing Strength in Wisconsin’s 5th Congressional District

Primary results narrow the gap as Beck wins Jefferson and Milwaukee county portions of WI-05 WEST BEND, WI, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Beck for Congress campaign says Wisconsin’s August primary results show growing …

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Published on August 18, 2026 - 20:20 GMT

Safe Pro Awarded Subcontract for Artificial Intelligence Powered Demining Software Under US Department of State Program

New Award for AI-Powered Threat Detection and Mapping to Support Ukraine’s Generational Landmine Crisis Safe Pro Group Inc. (NASDAQ:SPAI) AVENTURA, FL, UNITED STATES, August 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Safe Pro Group Inc. (Nasdaq: SPAI) (“ …

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Published on August 18, 2026 - 18:38 GMT

Rocket Doctor Enters New Strategic Network Agreement in California to Expand Access Across U.S. Healthcare Channels

Agreement provides Rocket Doctor access across five network channels, including commercial healthcare, Medicare Advantage, workers’ compensation & auto medical Rocket Doctor AI Inc. (CSE:AIDR) VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, August 18, 2026 …

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Published on August 18, 2026 - 16:42 GMT

Who Pays for the AI Boom? New Report Finds Pennsylvania Small Businesses Are Footing the Bill for Data Center Growth

“Energy Affordability for Pennsylvania's Small Businesses" finds ratepayers cover 95% of data center grid connections, and lays out the tools to change that PITTSBURGH, PA, UNITED STATES, August 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

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Published on August 18, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

New Report Questions Why Los Angeles Paused a Fully Funded Safety Project on One of Its Dangerous Roads

Streets Are For Everyone examines how dangerous Forest Lawn Drive is and why a project to make it safer was halted despite documented safety concerns. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Streets Are For Everyone …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 02:04 GMT

Election Department Provides Reminders Ahead of State Primary, Issues Call for Poll Workers

Early voting will take place at sites throughout the City of Boston starting Saturday, August 22, through Friday, August 28. The Boston Election Department is reminding voters that the State Primary will take place on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. This …

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Published on August 18, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

Free Pain Awareness Month Webinar Series to Spotlight Drug-Free and Innovative Approaches to Chronic Pain

Alternative Pain Treatment Directory founder Cindy Perlin will lead a four-part free webinar series for people living with pain and healthcare professionals ALBANY, NY, NY, UNITED STATES, August 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With nearly one in …

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Published on March 14, 2025 - 14:56 GMT

Dispatches From the Front Lines of Trump’s War on Democracy

“My generals” running the Pentagon? “My lawyers” running the Department of Justice? “My” main money man and his group of young techies illegally shutting down programs Congress voted to support and fund? What we have here is a hostile takeover of the U. …

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Published on February 14, 2025 - 08:06 GMT

Use Your Cell Phone Camera to Help Save U.S. Democracy

Along with more than two million others, I subscribe to a daily newsletter written by historian Heather Cox Richardson (https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/). Richardson meshes her deep knowledge of history with insightful and valuable …

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