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Michigan Lawmakers Criticize $9 Million UPPCO Rate Hike Prompted by Controversial Green Energy Legislation

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LANSING, Mich. — Energy costs in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula are set to see a significant spike as the Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) implements a $9 million rate increase necessitated by new state energy regulations. These regulations, which were enacted last year and aimed at enhancing green energy production while attempting to neutralize carbon emissions, have now led to increased utility expenses for many residents. The recent legislation, championed by Rep. Jenn Hill, D-Marquette, bypassed traditional bipartisan support and passed by a narrow margin. It allows for the implementation of solar projects that may circumvent … Read more

South Carolina’s Recent Gender-Affirming Care Legislation Prompted by Federal Lawsuit

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Columbia, SC — South Carolina’s newest legislation restricting gender-affirming care for minors has come under fire, triggering a federal lawsuit that challenges the law’s constitutionality. Filed by a coalition of civil rights organizations and families affected by the ban, the lawsuit argues that the law discriminates unjustly against transgender youths, violating both their constitutional rights and the Equal Protection Clause. Governor Henry McMaster, who recently signed the bill into law, has asserted that the intention behind this measure is to protect minors from undergoing irreversible medical procedures. However, critics argue that the new law interferes … Read more