Trump administration yanks funding for Northwest green hydrogen project
The Trump administration on Wednesday nixed funding for the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub and several hundred other federally-subsidized clean energy projects in Democratic-led states. Democratic politicians from Oregon and Washington state immediately cried foul and vowed to challenge what they called an “illegal” clawback of Congressionally-directed spending. The tri-state Northwest hydrogen hub launched last year to funnel up to $1 billion in federal taxpayer funding to the region to kickstart production and use of zero-emissions hydrogen fuel. Private industry, truckmakers, transit and seaport partners were to bring large sums to the table in matching funds over the next eight to ten years. Continue reading at The Washington State Standard. (Atlas Agro)
FDA okays new generic abortion drug, outraging conservatives
The Food and Drug Administration has approved another generic version of the abortion drug mifepristone, drawing outrage from anti-abortion groups and lawmakers. Why it matters: The decision adds to conservative scrutiny of the agency and Commissioner Marty Makary amid a push to impose new limits on dispensing the abortion pill. Driving the news: The FDA last month approved a generic version of mifepristone made by Evita Solutions, which promoted it on the company’s website this week. Continue reading at Axios. (Getty)
‘There will be job loss’ — Spokane mayor says city workers to be laid off after city budget comes up $13M short
What caused this year’s budget deficit? Brown lays the blame on several factors relating to costs being greater than expected and revenue lower. A Republican administration in Washington, D.C., means fewer federal dollars flowing to local governments, and rising inflation, weak consumer confidence and a slowing national economy undermined expected revenue from sales tax. The biennial budget passed by city leaders last year predicted none of that, and while national macroeconomic trends are outside the control of city government, Brown points to local factors behind the deficit, too — factors the city can address. Continue reading at Inlander. (Inlander)
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