17 Community Corner The news comes just one day after Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer urged President Joe Biden to work with Congress on passing the proposal. Dylan Siwicki , Patch Staff Posted | Updated Replies MICHIGAN — President Joe Biden proposed a three-month federal gas tax holiday Wednesday that would dent historically high gas prices in Michigan by 18.4 cents per gallon, providing some immediate relief at the pumps. The news comes just one day after Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer urged President Joe Biden on Tuesday to work with Congress in an effort to temporarily pause the federal gas tax. Nationally, Americans were paying an average of $4.96 a gallon for gas Wednesday, according to AAA. In Michigan, the average price was $5.13 a gallon Wednesday. The move could be more psychological than effective in an economy battered by the highest inflation in 40 years , saving motorists a couple of … [Read more...] about Biden’s Federal Gas Tax Holiday: Would It Help Or Hurt Michigan?
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Analysis: California has the highest share of residents who identify as LGBT
About 2.7 million or 9.1% of Californians identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender — the largest share of any highly populated state and one that is “considerably higher” than the national figure of 7.9%, according to a census data analysis published by the Public Policy Institute of California. Even the national figure is higher than estimates derived from other surveys. In February Gallup reported 7.1% of U.S. adults identify as LGBT — about double the percentage from 2012 when the firm first measured it. One possible reason for the difference, senior fellow Hans Johnson wrote in a post outlining his findings, was survey type. Gallup and others rely on phone calls, whereas the census used an online format, which may help survey takers feel more at ease when answering potentially sensitive questions. For his analysis, Johnson drew from the Census Bureau’s ongoing Household Pulse Survey, designed to measure household experiences with the pandemic. “In July 2021, for … [Read more...] about Analysis: California has the highest share of residents who identify as LGBT
Czech Republic to extend coal mining amid high demand
PRAGUE (AP) — The Czech Republic has decided to reverse plans to halt mining in a key black coal region to help the country safeguard its power supply amid high demand and the energy crunch prompted by the Russia's war in Ukraine. Finance Minister Zbynek Stanjura said Thursday that the state-owned OKD company will extend its mining activities in north-eastern Czech Republic until at least the end of next year, with an analysis to be made on a possible further extension until 2025. The original plans called for mining to be halted there this year, but “demand for black coal is enormous,” Stanjura said. Some other European Union countries are turning back to coal as a replacement for reduced deliveries of Russian natural gas, threatening climate goals in Europe. Russia has trimmed gas flows to EU countries like Germany, Italy and Austria on top of its gas cutoffs to France, Poland, Bulgaria and others. OKD's chief executive, Roman Sikora, said the Czech company was planning to … [Read more...] about Czech Republic to extend coal mining amid high demand
Gas Tax Holiday A Possibility, Biden Says
18 Politics & Government The president is also considering whether to support distributing gas rebate cards to citizens, according to CNN. Anna Bybee-Schier , Patch Staff Posted | Updated Replies REHOBOTH BEACH, DELAWARE — President Joe Biden is considering a gas tax holiday amid high fuel prices and other inflation, according to reports. “I hope I have a decision based on the data I’m looking for by the end of the week,” Biden told reporters Monday in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. The gas tax, which is just over 18 cents per gallon, funds road-related expenses, according to CNN , which reported a bill that would suspend the tax is pending in Congress but has not gained much traction. The national average gas price Tuesday was just under $4.97 a gallon, down from about $5.02 per gallon a week ago, according to AAA. Oil prices are at a 14-year high after Russia invaded Ukraine in February and energy use … [Read more...] about Gas Tax Holiday A Possibility, Biden Says
MI Gas Prices Rose Higher Than Any Other State In Last Week: AAA
5 Community Corner The state's average for a regular gallon of gas rose 56 cents in the last week, according to AAA. Dylan Siwicki , Patch Staff Posted Replies MICHIGAN — Michigan's gas prices rose more than any other state in the past week, making for one of the highest averages in the country, according to AAA. The state's average for a gallon of gas rose 56 cents in the last week, setting another record high average of $5.17 for a gallon of regular gas Tuesday morning, according to AAA. Michigan now has the highest statewide average in any Midwestern state except for Illinois and the tenth-highest average in the country, according to AAA. Gas prices in metro Detroit also rose 50 cents from last week, setting a new record Tuesday morning at $5.23, according to AAA. Federal officials believe peak gas prices may still be ways off, since demand is rising. In other words, officials don't believe prices will come … [Read more...] about MI Gas Prices Rose Higher Than Any Other State In Last Week: AAA
MI Republicans Attack Court’s Decision To Suspend 1931 Abortion Law
22 Politics & Government Michigan's Republican-led legislature intervened as the defendant in a lawsuit challenging the state's 1931 law banning abortion. Dylan Siwicki , Patch Staff Posted Replies MICHIGAN — State Republicans filed a motion Monday asking the Michigan Court of Claims to reconsider its temporary suspension of the state's 1931 law banning abortion , arguing the court usurped the power of the state's legislature. If the U.S. Supreme Court overturns the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, which it seems to do sometime soon, the 1931 law will go into effect, banning abortion across the state in all cases except to preserve the life of the mother. However, Michigan Court of Claims Judge Elizabeth Gleicher temporarily suspended enforcement of the 1931 law in May in a lawsuit brought by Planned Parenthood against the state, arguing the law violates provisions in the state's constitution that protect bodily … [Read more...] about MI Republicans Attack Court’s Decision To Suspend 1931 Abortion Law
