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Here Come the Floodplains

By FOCUS, A Leonine Business Americans have experienced an unprecedented number of heavy rain events this year due to the warming atmosphere, exposing major flaws in the country’s flood mapping. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration identified three “1,000-year rainfall events” in August alone. California, Illinois and Texas all reported rainfall events that were given […]

Unnecessary Junk Products

By FOCUS, a Leonine Business During the pandemic the auto industry struggled with supply chain shortages and depleted inventories, but finally new cars are once again becoming available to consumers. Unfortunately, at record high prices. The surging cost of financing a new vehicle can be attributed to many factors, such as the pandemic and inflation. […]

Between Climate and Crypto

By FOCUS, a Leonine Business On September 8, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) released a new report on the climate and energy implications of crypto-assets in the United States. It’s the latest response to President Joe Biden’s executive order from March on the development of digital assets in the country. […]

Inflation Relief for Taxpayers

By FOCUS, a Leonine Business Amidst the highest inflation rate in nearly 50 years, states are hustling to send relief to taxpayers. States throughout the country have experienced record budget surpluses for fiscal year 2022, due in large part to federal pandemic aid and better than expected tax collections. Legislators are risking future revenue shortfalls […]