Inflation Reduction Act

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This is the Inflation Reduction Act narrative, driven by 109 sources in U.S. Media, amplifying 164 narrative items.
This brief touches on various topics related to climate change, taxation, energy efficiency, and government spending. It highlights the challenges faced by Americans in terms of high energy costs, tax disparities among different income groups, climate scams funded by taxpayers, and government initiatives to address climate resilience and energy efficiency.
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Concerns over Hawaii's utility revising homeowner compensation for grid electricity
Hawaii's main utility is facing criticism for potentially hindering the state's clean energy transition by revising how households are compensated for sending power to the grid.
Wind Power Developer
Top officials warn Biden administration about dangers wind energy projects pose to fishing industry
Advocacy for Lower Prescription Drug Prices
Senator Sanders advocates for lower prescription drug prices by highlighting AstraZeneca and Boehringer Ingelheim's initiative to cap inhaler costs at $35 in the United States.
Advocacy groups push for corporate tax rate increase to generate revenue, following Trump's tax cuts and Biden's call for big businesses to pay their fair share.
Advocacy groups urge Congress to raise corporate tax rate to generate revenue, following Trump's tax cuts and Biden's call for big businesses to pay their fair share.
Tax Filing Options
The IRS advises taxpayers to sign up for direct deposit for quicker refunds and provides various online filing options, including free services for those earning $79,000 or less.
Challenges in Achieving Fed's 2% Target
Despite forecasts for rate cuts, inflation has been stagnant due to various factors, hindering the achievement of the Fed's 2% target.
Daily Caller
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Free Republic
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Pittsburgh Tribune Review
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Bizpac Review
3% of the narratives in this brief were amplified by this source.
CNET
2% of the narratives in this brief were amplified by this source.
Portland Press-Herald
2% of the narratives in this brief were amplified by this source.
Bangor Daily News
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Boston Herald
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The Republic (Indiana)
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One Green Planet
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Rooftop solar
Technology for generating electricity from solar panels on rooftops.
Heat pumps
Systems for heating and cooling that are energy efficient.
Net metering policy
Policy that allows electricity customers to receive credit for excess energy they generate.
Citizen science program
Program involving citizens in scientific research and data collection.
2025 expiration of the trump tax cuts
Debate over tax cuts and their impact on tax system.
Mondays council meeting
City council meeting in Columbus to adopt a net metering policy.
Climate + Young Voters = Biden victory
Discussion on the influence of climate change and young voters on elections.
Tax return season
Period for filing tax returns and receiving refunds.
Stokes Stokes
Advocate for addressing high energy costs faced by Americans.
Julian Zelizer
Commentator on tax system and wealthy Americans' tax contributions.
Joe Flarida
Supporter of energy-saving technologies and incentives for homeowners.
Ken Battle
Opponent of using litigation for climate resiliency efforts.
IRS
Government agency responsible for tax collection and refunds.
White House
Government institution committing funding to climate resilience projects.
City of Columbus
Government entity considering adoption of a net metering policy.
Food & Water Watch
Organization fighting climate-related schemes and pollution.

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Free Republic
freerepublic.com
How Biden's Inflation Reduction Act Failed To Reduced Electricity Costs In Pictures
How Biden's Inflation Reduction Act Failed To Reduced Electricity Costs In Pictures. The IRA speaks to the high energy costs Americans are struggling with, says Stokes Stokes. Hoot of the Day: Rhetorical Genius.
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Food and Water Watch
foodandwaterwatch.org
The 4 Worst Climate Scams Our Taxes Are Funding Right Now
Taxpayers pay billions to corporations for greenwashed, climate-wrecking projects. Here are the top four worst climate scams our taxes are paying for right now. Food & Water Watch is working to fight these schemes, which promise no climate benefits but more pollution.
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AlterNet
alternet.org
Happy Tax Day — and the coming fight over extending Trump’s tax cut
Julian Zelizer: As Adam Smith, the father of modern economics, instructed in his The Wealth of Nations, a tax system should be based on the principle of equal sacrifice. But todays wealthy Americans are paying a much smaller share of their incomes in taxes than most Americans. Zelizer says the debate over the 2025 expiration of the Trump tax cuts is illuminating and important.
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Columbus Dispatch
dispatch.com
Tax day is here. How going solar can keep more money in your pockets
Joe Flarida: Rooftop solar, heat pumps, energy efficiency upgrades, geothermal systems can help reduce energy use and save money. He says the Inflation Reduction Act incentivizes technologies that the law incentivizes can help save money for homeowners and renters. The city of Columbus is poised to adopt a net metering policy for the city's municipal utility and its customers at Mondays council meeting.
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FitsNews
fitsnews.com
Charleston Should Withdraw From Climate Lawsuit - FITSNews
Charleston Should Withdraw From Climate Lawsuit over climate change at The Battery. Ken Battle: Reverting to the courthouse to address this critical issue is both irresponsible and reckless. He says litigation is no substitute for good governance and sound policy. Instead of punitive litigation to bolster climate resiliency, Charleston should focus on federal funding.
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Capital & Main
capitalandmain.com
Climate + Young Voters = Biden Victory, Right? It’s More Complicated Than That.
Climate + Young Voters = Biden victory, right? Its More Complicated Than That. Dissatisfaction with the presidents climate agenda and cynicism over politics in general may erode millennial and Gen-Z support. Young voters who cite climate change as one of their top concerns are 20% more likely to vote in 2024.
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Nextgov (FCW)
nextgov.com
100,000 have used IRS Direct File to submit their tax returns
The agency has not yet determined whether the pilot program for the tool will be extended into a permanent offering. As of late last week, taxpayers had claimed over $50 million in refunds, in addition to saving filing fees, a Treasury official said on Friday.
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Bangor Daily News
bangordailynews.com
Acadia National Park gets almost $1M for climate change projects
The money comes from $195 million in nationwide Inflation Reduction Act funding. The park and Wabanaki Tribes will create an adaptation plan and guidebook using 25-35 threatened archaeological sites as case studies. The team will then develop and pilot a citizen science program to document and monitor vulnerable sites.
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Newsy
scrippsnews.com
White House commits $830 million to new climate resilience projects
White House commits $830 million to new climate resilience projects. Eighty projects will improve roads, rail, ports, transit systems and other surface transportation infrastructure in 37 states. Funds will help counter flooding impacts, upgrade stormwater drains, replace emergency bridges.
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Time Magazine
time.com
It's Tax Day. Your Refund May Be Big This Year
The average income tax refund so far this season is $3,011, up $123 from last year. The IRS is promoting customer service improvements the agency rolled out since receiving tens of billions in new funding dollars. So far, the IRS has delivered more than $200 billion in refunds through early April. April 15 is the last day to submit tax returns or file an extension.