Wyoming Electric Utility Dumps Wind and Solar in Long-Term Planning

One of the key driving forces behind the expansion of wind turbines in Wyoming is gutting plans for future renewable energy projects. Rocky Mountain Power’s parent company, PacifiCorp, updated its long-range planning document in March, shifting its previous upward trajectory for new wind and solar throughout its six-state service region to flatline status. The electric …

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Democrats Urge Swalwell to Resign From Congress as Ethics Probe Begins

WASHINGTON, April 13 (Reuters) – A growing number of Democrats on Monday called on ⁠U.S. ⁠Representative Eric Swalwell of California to resign from Congress ⁠or risk being expelled amid sexual misconduct allegations that upended his campaign for governor. A congressional ethics committee is investigating whether Swalwell ​violated rules in the House of Representatives, the panel said …

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Inside the creation of “Front Porch Freestyles”

What started off as a simple way to promote music with some impromptu freestyling back in 2017 has turned into a critically acclaimed series showcasing artists big and small. Photojournalist Parrish Smith met the Washington, D.C., artist and crew behind the increasingly popular musical showcase “Front Porch Freestyles.”