Key Takeaways From The Monitor’s Probate Court Investigation
Earlier this month, the Maine Monitor published a report based on an investigation into the many issues surrounding Maine’s probate court system. The investigation, which is the result of more than half a year of work, provides a glimpse into the shortcomings of the county-level courts, which have been unable to protect the state’s most […]
Kyra’s Law Hangs In The Balance As The Yearly Legislative Session Nears Its End
In 2016, Kyra, Jacqueline Franchetti’s 2-year-old daughter, was killed at the hands of her ex-partner during their separation proceedings which went on for about a year. Due to this, people came out in support of Kyra and asked the state to have better laws that protect children and kids during the separation and divorce proceedings. […]
Electric Vehicle Tax Credit Rules Create ‘Chaos for Consumers’
The Inflation Reduction Act, which was originally passed to encourage the shift to electric vehicles (apart from other climate goals), has instead made buying such cars more complicated. The complications have resulted from the restrictions on the car models that qualify for the federal tax credit of up to $7500. Last August, the law stated […]
New EV Rules Make Only Few Electric Cars Eligible for Tax Credits
The new EV rules issued by the Biden administration have altered the provisions regarding tax credits for electric vehicles. Released by the Treasury Department, these rules aim to reduce the reliance of the United States on batteries, minerals, and other parts sourced from China. This move may seem to be much-needed, considering the current political […]
Governor Moore Announces Maryland’s Adoption of the Advanced Clean Cars II Rule to Combat the Effects of Climate Change
Maryland recently adopted the multi-state Advanced Clean Cars II rule, which constitutes a major step towards improving the air quality within the state along with combating the effects of climate change. The announcement was made by Governor Wes Moore earlier this month. The regulation requires automotive manufacturers to continuously increase the share of electric cars […]
