Gretchen Whitmer has just taken on HOAs across Michigan. Who won? A Big Win For… Michigan homeowners just scored a huge victory, thanks to a new law signed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. New Law Overrides HOA Restrictions From October 8, 2024, homeowner associations (HOAs) can no longer stop Michiganders from adding energy-efficient upgrades to their homes. Say goodbye to those …
Colorado Governor’s Green Light Sparks Fury Over Massive Drilling Plan
Colorado Governor Jared Polis is under fire after a huge drilling project was approved in the state’s backyard. Colorado’s Oil Bombshell In a move that’s sparking huge backlash, the Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) has just approved a hugely controversial large-scale drilling project near the Aurora Reservoir. 166 Wells, 32,000 Acres The plan by Denver-based company Crestone Resources, …
Hawaii on the Risk List to Be Hit By Relentless Storms This Weekend
As the National Hurricane Center warns everyone to “closely monitor” the developing storm, talks of heavy rains and strong winds, which might lead to wildfires, begin to surface. Pay Attention Wednesday saw hurricane forecasters pay close attention to a developing tropical system in the Pacific Ocean – one that has the potential (60%, to be exact) to become a new …
Walgreens Woes: Hundreds of Branches Closing as Inflation Hits Hard
Walgreens is one of the latest companies to be struck down by the challenges of inflation. American families and company owners are all facing a similar fate. Here’s what happened. Closing Doors To Survive The spokesperson for Walgreens has announced the company’s plan to close almost 700 branches throughout the country because of inflation costs. Underperforming Dangers There are a …
Alaska’s State of Emergency: Melting Ice Mass Triggers Devastating Floods
The capital city of Alaska is experiencing a historic flooding event after a glacier melted, gushing water into the city. Devastating Floods Rock Juneau In an alarming climate-change-related disaster, residents of Juneau, Alaska sought shelter when the Mendenhall glacier melted this week. The event caused significant property damage, but no injuries or deaths have been reported. Rapid Emergency Response Officials …
California Homebuyer Loans Proposal for Immigrants Attracts Mixed Reactions
A new bill in California is one step away from including undocumented immigrants in a loan program to help Californians buy their first home, drawing praise from some and condemnation from others. New California Bill California lawmakers have advanced a new piece of legislation that could help undocumented immigrants across the state get onto the property ladder, through a state-wide …
Puerto Rico Still Plagues By Power Outages in the Wake of Storm Ernesto
A week after the calamity of tropical storm-turned-hurricane Ernesto, Puerto Rico is still hampered by power outages, highlighting the island’s crippled power infrastructure. Tropical Storm Ernesto Last week, tropical storm Ernesto wreaked havoc in northern Puerto Rico, cutting power to more than 700,000 electricity customers – nearly half of the island’s population – overnight. Tens of Thousands Without Power One …
DeSantis’s Crackdown Aims to Clean Up Florida’s Loan Market
Florida’s locals may breathe a breath of fresh air as Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signs a financial bill for consumer loans. How will this affect the residents of Florida, and will it truly benefit them? New Bills, New Outlook Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed the CH/HB 1347 Bill that promises better financial loan options for Florida’s locals who are …
New Report Reveals Some Green Policies Just Don’t Deliver
Is green energy too good to be true? The details of a new report may shock you. The Hidden Cost of Going Green It seems as though there could be a life-threatening flaw in the race to hit the nation’s green energy targets and to net zero. The Electric Revolution’s Dark Secret We all know about the shift to electric …
DeSantis’ $60K HOA Mandate: Florida Homeowners Face Surging Costs
Florida is accustomed to hurricanes, but with it comes new laws aimed at navigating some of the “pains” associated with HOA fees and rates related to condos in Florida. New laws are set by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis that could involve $60K per home. New Assessment to the Tune of $60K Local Florida residents have received instructions to do a …