Energy-state lawmakers tend to grouse about high-paying jobs in the oil and gas industry being lost to solar and wind power. But new research shows that most alternative-energy jobs, which Read more
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U.S. can stay ‘within striking distance’ of halving emissions by 2030
“‘The transformational legislation provides breakthrough investments and tax credits that will save households money, create millions of jobs and boost energy security – all while helping put the U.S. within Read more
Here’s how the Inflation Reduction Act’s rebates and tax credits for heat pumps and solar can lower your energy bill
It’s not the prettiest, or even most fulfulling, part of upgrading a home. But more energy-efficient heating, cooling, power and water usage can net savings that really adds up for Read more
Americans want EV tax incentives. But are they ready to lose gas cars forever?
Americans like the idea of government and industry sweeteners to accelerate the move into all-electric or gas-electric hybrid vehicles. But respondents to a recent Pew Research Center survey found Americans become Read more
House to vote Thursday on chips and science bill, but measure faces some trouble after Manchin bombshell
The U.S. House of Representatives is slated to vote Thursday on a $280 billion bill focused on domestic semiconductor manufacturing and scientific research. But the measure, once anticipated to sail Read more
Manchin backs Democratic economic bill that targets inflation, drug prices
After extensive negotiations, key Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia on Wednesday said he has reached a deal with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, the New York Democrat, on Read more
Sen. Joe Manchin says he’s tested positive for COVID
Joe Manchin, a West Virginia Democrat who is key to getting legislation through the Senate, said on Monday that he has tested positive for COVID-19. “I am fully vaccinated and Read more
Sen. Joe Manchin balks at global minimum tax championed by Biden
The Biden administration’s international tax agenda suffered a setback when Sen. Joe Manchin rejected a 15% minimum tax on multinational companies this past week, dimming prospects of turning last year’s global tax agreement into Read more
If Manchin and Democrats can’t work a deal on enhanced Obamacare subsidies, here are the stakes for women in a post-Roe world
Nearly one million women of child-bearing age could be uninsured next year if lawmakers let enhancements lapse for a tax credit linked to Obamacare coverage, according to researchers who say Read more
Manchin called out by climate change’s powerful voice: ‘A modern-day villain who drives a Maserati and lives on a yacht courtesy of the coal industry’
“‘[Sen. Joe Manchin] is a modern-day villain, who drives a Maserati, lives on a yacht courtesy of the coal industry, and is willing to see the world burn as long Read more