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For the first time in decades, the federal government officially reclassified marijuana, recognizing it's not as dangerous as heroin. The historic shift opens doors for medical research and could lead to full legalization.
Clean energy manufacturing investments skyrocketed from $5 billion to nearly $60 billion in four years while workers saw wages rise faster than inflation. A new report reveals how federal policy created thousands of jobs without the delays critics predicted.
Despite political headwinds, New York is betting big on its clean energy future with $50 million to train workers for solar, wind, and hydropower jobs. The funding shows the state's commitment to green energy careers even as federal policy shifts away.
A tiny farming county in eastern Colorado is building more than 300 new wind turbines, transforming into a renewable energy powerhouse that already generates enough electricity to power Boulder County. Despite federal policy changes, developers are racing to complete projects worth over $1 billion.
While federal policy shifts, local communities are building an unstoppable clean energy movement from the ground up. The Sierra Club is scoring major court victories and helping deploy solar, wind, and battery projects across America.
After more than a decade of frustration, the federal government will finally launch a centralized directory of doctors and hospitals with accurate insurance information. Patients have long struggled with outdated provider lists that leave them guessing which doctors actually take their insurance.
More than 62,000 kids entered foster care last year partly due to parental drug use, but a new federal policy will help pay for life-saving treatments that keep families intact. Child welfare agencies can now get reimbursed for opioid addiction medications that prevent children from being removed from their homes.