July 29, 2022

01 Aug July 29, 2022

Top News

• Senate Democrats make their move on fiscal 2023 appropriations. Roll Call
• Fed hikes rates by three-quarters of a percentage point to fight inflation. Washington Post
• G.D.P. Report Shows U.S. Economy Shrank Again. New York Times
• Manchin strikes major deal with Schumer on climate, taxes and health care. NBC
• House Approves $52 Billion Bill to Help Chip Manufacturers. Bloomberg
• The nation’s cartoonists on this week in politics. Politico

Energy & Natural Resources

• Solar stocks jump as Schumer, Manchin announce climate spending deal. CNBC
• Manchin’s Agreement Paves Way for Permitting Changes in Fall. Bloomberg Law
• With Manchin’s support, Democrats unveil bill with $369B in energy, climate spending. Utility Dive
• DOE offers $2.5B loan to boost GM’s battery plans. E&E
• Leaked: U.S. power companies secretly spending millions to protect profits and fight clean energy. The Guardian

Indian Affairs

• Pope in headdress stirs deep emotions in Indian Country. Associated Press
• Portland State University offers in-state tuition to out-of-state Native American students. OPB
• How Indigenous Athletes Are Reclaiming Lacrosse. New York Times
• Indigenous candidates seek election to Washington state Legislature. Indian Country Today
• Federal Grant Aims to Help the Oneida Nation Move Further Toward Renewable, Resilient Energy. Native News Online

Labor

• US Automakers Face Union Push to Ease Inflation’s Bite on Wages. Bloomberg Law
• Justice Department and National Labor Relations Board Announce Partnership to Protect Workers. DOJ
• Port of Oakland Reopens as Trucker Blockade Ends. Wall Street Journal
• FRA proposes minimum 2-member crew size for most trains. Freight Waves

Taxation & Trade

• Why Cities and Towns See a Huge Economic Opportunity in the Semiconductor Bill. Route Fifty
• Biden Running Out of Options to Meet Global Tax Pact Promises. Bloomberg Tax
• Leftovers pile up for year-end tax bill menu. Roll Call
• The Public’s Perception of the Labor Market Continues to Worsen. Bloomberg
• Ocean spot rates whipsaw on key trade routes as consumer demand slows into peak shipping season. CNBC

Technology

• Pelosi in a bind as California leaders object to federal privacy bill. Washington Post
• 3 Senate Hopefuls Denounce Big Tech. They Also Have Deep Ties to It. New York Times
• Rural Areas in 11 States to Receive $401M for High-speed Internet. Route Fifty
• U.S. launches new 5G mid-band wireless spectrum auction. Reuters
• Electric Vehicle Tax Credit Would Extend Buyer Discounts Under Proposed Senate Deal. CNET

Transportation & Infrastructure

• Transportation Dept. Opens Program to Make Public Transit Accessible. New York Times
• National EV charging network needs private investment incentives, retailers say. Smart Cities Dive
• King County approves free transit for youths. Seattle Times
• State to state, inflation takes a bite out of $1.2T infrastructure law’s value. NY1
• Cities can soon tap into rail station accessibility improvement grants. Smart Cities Dive

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