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Brazos County updated its Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program and approved a second administrator at its Nov. 19 Commissioners Court meeting. Charlene Heydinger, president of Texas PACE Authority (TPA), addressed the commissioners during a public hearing held prior to the regular meeting at which she reviewed the county’s participation in the program and explained how it benefits the county and local businesses and nonprofit organizations. The commissioners voted unanimously to amend their agreement with the Texas PACE Authority and to add Lone Star PACE as a second program administrator during the regular session. The Texas PACE Authority was created in 2015 to help businesses and nonprofit organizations make energy efficient and water saving upgrades to their buildings that are funded by lenders and secured through property liens. Brazos County joined the program in 2016. “The idea here is these are tough loans for lenders because collateral is bad,” Heydinger said during the public hearing. “You can’t come and take somebody’s HVAC system if they don’t pay. So, to reduce costs, banks like to get their money back quickly, so they have a small number of expensive installments. That creates what I call the tower of pain because you have a cashflow problem before you get to the savings. “All PACE does is knock the tower over so the owners have a larger number of smaller payments so they can use the savings to make the payments. That’s the idea. They still have to pay it back, but you’ve created a mechanism that reduces the risk for the lenders, so the lenders are willing to have longer loans so that the payments are smaller.” Heydinger said the program is primarily used for rehabbing older buildings to make them more energy and water efficient, but it can also be used for new construction. “We’re taking older buildings across the state and bringing them back to life and putting them on the tax rolls,” she said. “Downtown Bryan is a perfect example of beautiful buildings that have access to this program. So far they haven’t chosen to use it. There are several that have come close and either their local banks aren’t comfortable, or they’ve had other reservations. As interest rates come down, we expect to see more renovations of existing buildings while there’s also a new use of the program for new construction.” She said the county does not use any taxpayer money and only places and manages the property liens. Lee McCormick, president of Lone Star PACE, said the company is an advisory firm and does not make loans. “We are not a nonprofit. We actually are a registered municipal advisory firm, so we are regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission and Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board,” he said. McCormick told the commissioners that the county will benefit from having two program administrators. “TPA has done around $30 million this year where we’ve done $180 million, even though TPA has over 100 locations that they serve, and we serve 22,” he said. “From our perspective, Brazos County gets the best of both worlds when it comes to having both administrators. You have two groups that are working together on the county’s behalf — two groups that have experience really in different areas, one from the governmental/political side and one from the business side, so it’s a win-win, we think, for the county.”

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AP News Summary at 4:47 p.m. ESTLawyers for a voting machine company that’s suing Fox News want to question founder Rupert Murdoch about his contentious efforts to change his family trust , the attorneys told a court Monday. Election-tech company Smartmatic’s $2.7 billion defamation suit regards Fox’s reporting on 2020 voting fraud claims. But Smartmatic’s attorneys suggest the separate succession fight over Murdoch’s media empire might shed light on any Fox Corp. involvement in editorial matters. It’s an important, if technical, question as Smartmatic seeks to hold the deep-pocketed Fox parent company responsible for statements that the news network aired. Fox contends that there’s no such liability and that it was engaging in journalism, not defamation, when it broadcast election-fraud allegations made by then-President Donald Trump ‘s attorneys. Rupert Murdoch may already have given a deposition — out-of-court questioning under oath — in the defamation suit. Such records aren’t public at this stage, but plans for his deposition were briefly mentioned at a 2022 hearing. Smartmatic now is seeking to talk to Murdoch about his efforts to rewrite his plans for his businesses after his death. RELATED COVERAGE Fox attorneys seek to dismiss shareholder lawsuit over reporting of vote rigging allegations in 2020 Texas Supreme Court overturns ruling that state Attorney General Ken Paxton testify in lawsuit CNN wants the North Carolina lieutenant governor’s defamation lawsuit against it thrown out The matter is playing out behind closed doors and in sealed files in a Nevada probate court. The New York Times has reported that Rupert Murdoch wants to keep his eldest son, Lachlan , in charge of the conglomerate’s newspapers and television networks in order to ensure a continued conservative editorial outlook . Smartmatic wants to get the 93-year-old patriarch on record while the probate matter plays out, company attorney Edward Wipper told a judge Monday. Fox News lawyer K. Winn Allen said the probate case “has nothing at all to do with” Smartmatic’s claims and is “not appropriate” fodder for the suit. Fox Corp. declined to comment after court. Fox News’ lawyers, meanwhile, want Smartmatic to provide records about a U.S. federal criminal case against people, including Smartmatic co-founder Roger Piñate, accused of scheming to bribe a Filipino election official . Piñate has pleaded not guilty. Smartmatic isn’t charged in the criminal case, and Smartmatic attorneys have said the matter was irrelevant to the defamation suit. Fox lost prior bids for a court order to get the information, but a hearing on the network’s renewed request is set next week. It’s unclear how soon Judge David B. Cohen will decide on that request or on Smartmatic’s bid to dig into the Murdoch family trust case. Both requests are part of pretrial information-gathering, and no trial date has been set. Smartmatic says it was a small player, working only with California’s heavily Democratic Los Angeles County, in the 2020 U.S. presidential election. In subsequent Fox News appearances, Trump lawyers Rudy Giuliani and Sidney Powell portrayed Smartmatic as part of a multi-state scheme to steal the vote from the Republican. Federal and state election officials , exhaustive reviews in battleground states and Trump’s own attorney general found no widespread fraud that could have changed the outcome of the 2020 election. Nor did they uncover any credible evidence that the vote was tainted. Dozens of courts, including by judges whom Trump had appointed, rejected his fraud claims. Fox News ultimately aired an interview with an election technology expert who refuted the allegations against Smartmatic — an interview done after the company demanded a retraction . The network is countersuing Smartmatic , claiming it violated a New York law against baseless suits aimed at squelching reporting or criticism on public issues. The New York defamation suit is one of several stemming from conservative-oriented news outlets’ reports on Trump’s 2020 vote-rigging claims. Smartmatic recently settled with One America News Network and Newsmax . Fox News settled for $787 million last year with Dominion Voting Systems, another election-technology company that sued over conspiracy theories blaming its election equipment for Trump’s 2020 loss.

LONGBOAT KEY, Fla, Nov. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rumble ( NASDAQ:RUM ), the video-sharing platform and cloud services provider, announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a corporate treasury diversification strategy of allocating a portion of the company’s excess cash reserves to Bitcoin. This move emphasizes Rumble’s belief in Bitcoin as a valuable tool for strategic planning and is designed to accelerate the company’s expansion into cryptocurrency. Rumble’s Bitcoin allocation strategy will include purchases, at the discretion of the company, of up to $20 million. “We believe that the world is still in the early stages of the adoption of Bitcoin, which has recently accelerated with the election of a crypto-friendly U.S. presidential administration and increased institutional adoption. Unlike any government-issued currency, Bitcoin is not subject to dilution through endless money-printing, enabling it to be a valuable inflation hedge and an excellent addition to our treasury,” said Rumble Chairman and CEO Chris Pavlovski. “We are also excited to strengthen our ties with crypto and to bolster our efforts to become the leading video and cloud services platform for the crypto community,” Pavlovski added. The actual timing and value of Bitcoin purchases, if any, under the allocation strategy will be determined by management in its discretion and will depend on several factors, including, among others, general market and business conditions, the trading price of Bitcoin and the anticipated cash needs of Rumble. The allocation strategy may be suspended, discontinued or modified at any time for any reason. ABOUT RUMBLE Rumble is a high-growth video platform and cloud services provider that is creating an independent infrastructure. 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Plans to let first-home buyers purchase a property with a smaller deposit won't be a silver bullet, the housing minister concedes, with federal parliament set to pass the reforms. or signup to continue reading Labor's Help to Buy and Build to Rent schemes will become law after the Greens agreed to wave the proposals through parliament following months of debate. The Help to Buy scheme is a shared equity program that will allow 10,000 first-home buyers each year to purchase a house with a contribution from the government. Housing Minister Clare O'Neil welcomed the end of the political stalemate on the reforms, but said the laws wouldn't immediately fix problems in the sector. "This is not a silver bullet, and it was never meant to be," she told Nine's Today program on Tuesday. "The truth is we've had a generations-in-the-making housing crisis in our country that's been building for more than 30 years and it requires our government to do lots of things differently. "We're trying to build many more homes in our country. We're trying to get a better deal for renters. We're trying to get more Australians into home ownership. It's a big, complex program, and it's going to take some time." Greens Leader Adam Bandt denied the delay by his party in agreeing to the two housing bills had kept first-home buyers out of the market. "For over the last two months, we pushed them to to go further and do what's needed to really tackle the housing crisis. They've said no," he told ABC TV. "The question that people will ask is, with all of the government's legislation passed, why is it that it's the case that we still have a housing crisis in this country?" Greens housing spokesman Max Chandler-Mather said the party had agreed to pass the reforms in order to set sites on action for renters at the next election, which is due by May. He said the minor party had not capitulated by backing the housing reforms after months of heated debate. "There comes a point where you've pushed as far as you can, and you know, we really tried to get the government to act on soaring rents, on phasing our negative gearing," he told ABC radio. "I haven't lost hope, because I think we can go to the next election with those policies, and I think we can push Labor after that." It comes as opposition housing spokesman Michael Sukkar prepares to speak at the National Press Club on Tuesday. The opposition will argue banking regulation has made it harder for first-home buyers to secure a loan. The coalition has been angling to weaken "responsible lending" obligations imposed on banks after the global financial crisis that it believes are too cumbersome and create barriers for first-time buyers. "If there's one message I want Australians to take away from my remarks today, it's that the coalition will not accept a generation of Australians not having the same opportunities that previous generations have enjoyed for home ownership," Mr Sukkar will say. Advertisement Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. We care about the protection of your data. Read our . Advertisement

Apple’s UK engineering teams have ‘doubled in size in five years’(BPT) - Consumers are facing increasing costs on virtually every purchase these days and auto insurance is no exception. While skyrocketing costs of this auto-related expense can be attributed to everything from parts replacement to service — even health costs as a result of accidents — consumers can better manage these increases with thoughtful study and attention to detail. Some of the common causes for higher insurance rates are Inflation, car accidents, extreme weather conditions such as hail, hurricanes and wind, along with increased vehicle theft claims. Mercury Insurance has partnered with financial literacy influencer Sam Jarman to highlight specific ways consumers can address these rising costs. "Your car is the second biggest expense for most people, right behind your home, and car insurance is a big part of that," said Jarman. "Checking rates and coverage with your Mercury Insurance agent makes sense along with choosing a car with low maintenance costs." According to Consumer Price Index data released earlier this year, car insurance rates are up almost 21% year-over-year for the 12 months which ended in February. The last time car insurance rates rose that much on an annual basis was 1976. Here are some auto insurance statistics recently released from Forbes : "Our goal is to help our customers get the best rates possible because we know that every dollar counts." said Justin Yoshizawa, Director, Product Management, State. "We encourage consumers to build a close relationship with their agent and discuss what discounts they may be eligible to receive. The answer might be surprising." Mercury offers the following tips for lowering your insurance costs: Review your deductibles with your insurance agent – It is recommended that you review your coverage and deductible with your Mercury agent at least once a year. Their wisdom and experience can help you make wise decisions regarding your insurance. Explore car insurance discounts – In addition to bundling your home and auto insurance, Mercury offers discounts for multi-car, good drivers, good students and auto pay. Your agent may have additional discounts to offer. Let Your Insurer Track Your Driving – Most insurers offer discounts for customers who install telematics. This technology allows your insurance company to collect information regarding your mileage and driving habits. This can also provide valuable information regarding your driving as well as saving you money. Drive a safe car with low repair costs – According to Bankrate , some of the cheapest cars to insure are the Subaru Outback, Honda CR-V and Honda Pilot. Also, look for cars with lower repair costs such as the Toyota Corolla, Toyota Prius and Tesla Model 3. Doing some research before you purchase a vehicle can save you money over the length of ownership. Install an anti-theft device on your car – Drivers may receive an additional discount on your auto insurance if you install an anti-theft device on your car. Before you buy a car, compare insurance costs – You can get a fast and easy quote from your Mercury Insurance agent. To receive a quote, you can reach us at 844-514-2893. To learn more about common types of auto insurance discounts, visit https://www.mercuryinsurance.com/resources/auto/understanding-types-of-auto-insurance-discounts.html . For more information on your auto insurance, you can reference the Insurance Information Institute . Best trending stories from the week. Success! An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Error! There was an error processing your request. You may occasionally receive promotions exclusive discounted subscription offers from the Roswell Daily Record. Feel free to cancel any time via the unsubscribe link in the newsletter you received. You can also control your newsletter options via your user dashboard by signing in.AI Chip Leader Astera Labs Breaks Out To New Highs

VANCOUVER, BC , Dec. 13, 2024 /CNW/ - Progressive Planet Solutions Inc. PLAN ASHXF (" PLAN " or the " Company ") reports that, further to its news release dated November 20, 2024 , due to the ongoing Canada Post strike, the mailing of the Management Information Circular, Notice of Meeting, proxy form or voting instruction form (collectively, the " Materials ") for the upcoming Annual General Meeting, to be held on January 9, 2025 at 1:30 p.m.at Suite 700, 401 West Georgia , Vancouver, BC ,(the " Meeting ") may be delayed. The Company has satisfied all the conditions to rely, and is relying, on the exemption from the requirement under CSA Coordinated Blanket Order 51-931 (the " Blanket Order ") issued by the British Columbia Securities Commission re Temporary Exemption from requirements in National Instrument 51-102 Continuous Disclosure Requirements and National Instrument 54-101 Communication with Beneficial Owners of Securities of a Reporting Issuer to send certain proxy-related materials during a postal strike. At the Meeting, shareholders will be asked to vote on the following matters, all as more particularly described in the Materials: a) To fix the number of directors of the Company for the ensuing year at four; b) To elect the four directors of the Company for the ensuing year; c) To appoint the Company's auditor for the ensuing year and to authorize the directors of the Company to fix the remuneration of to be paid to the auditors; d) To consider and, if thought fit, to pass an ordinary resolution ratifying and approving the Company's amended and restated stock option plan; and e) To transact other such business as may properly come before the Meeting. Shareholders can retrieve electronic versions of the Materials from www.progressiveplanet.com/investors/ or www.sedarplus.ca under the profile for Progressive Planet Solutions Inc. or may also reach out to the Company at investors@progressiveplanet.com or by phone at 1 (800) 910 3072 to request copies of the Materials be delivered directly to them via email. The Company has satisfied all the conditions to rely on, and is relying on, the exemption provided by the Blanket Order from the requirement to send proxy-related materials to its shareholders. Registered shareholders can reach out to Computershare at 1-800-564-6253 to request their individual control numbers required to vote their proxy. Registered shareholders should vote by telephone or via the Internet as directed on the form of proxy no later than 48 hours (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays) prior to the Meeting. Beneficial owners can obtain a copy of the voting instructions form from their intermediary. ABOUT PROGRESSIVE PLANET SOLUTIONS INC. Progressive Planet, a CleanTech company based in Kamloops, British Columbia , is redefining sustainability with our Products for a Healthy Planet TM . By leveraging owned mineral assets and recycled materials, we develop patented and patent-pending innovations that promote a healthier planet. Our C-Quester TM Centre of Sustainable Solutions leads advancements in low-carbon cement technologies, while our second on-site lab focuses on sustainable solutions for agriculture and animal care. Progressive Planet's products are proudly available in over 10,000 retail locations across North America . For more information, visit progressiveplanet.com . Progressive Planet provides regular information for investors on its website: www.progressiveplanet.com/investors/ . This includes press releases and other information about financial performance, patents filed, and information on corporate governance. 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GOP Senators Express Confidence In Pete Hegseth's Confirmation as Pentagon ChiefBy Crime and Courts Reporter- Former cabinet minister and Zanu PF Mashonaland West senator Prisca Mupfumira has become the latest victim of Zimbabwe’s escalating gun-related crime. Armed robbers seized her royal blue Isuzu double cab, valued at US$70,000, in Harare’s Avondale West on the morning of December 11. The incident happened when Mupfumira’s driver, Edmore Mashasha, went to collect church uniforms from a tailor on Ascot Road at around 7 AM. While waiting for the gate to be opened, two armed men approached the vehicle, pointed a pistol at Mashasha’s head, and ordered him to move from the driver’s seat. One of the robbers commandeered the vehicle while the other blindfolded and tied Mashasha, pushing him into the back seat. The carjackers sped off before dumping him at an undisclosed location along Mutoko Road. Mashasha managed to free himself and flagged down a passerby who lent him a phone to alert Mupfumira. Police were subsequently notified. The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Vehicle Theft Squad is investigating the case, adding it to the growing list of gun-related crimes plaguing the country. Since the 2017 military-led coup that ousted long-time ruler Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe has witnessed a concerning proliferation of firearms. Analysts point to political instability, weakened law enforcement, and porous borders as key contributors to the surge in illegal guns. This has fueled an alarming rise in violent crimes, including armed robberies, cash heists, carjackings, and home invasions. The brazen attack on a high-profile political figure’s vehicle highlights how gun violence is spiralling out of control, posing a significant threat to public safety.