U.S. environmental advocacy federation
Solar power has for May provided more electricity than coal for the first time, reaching 12.8% vs 12.2% and signaling a lasting shift toward renewables amid policy headwinds. Emitted by Ember, SEIA and Wood Mackenzie, the data show solar remains the leading source for new power as coal declines. Trump’s plan to bolster coal faces industry pushback.
Indiana has been granted a waiver to consolidate $50 million in federal education funding into a single pool with fewer restrictions, enabling the state to weight accountability differently and pursue limited school-choice adjustments. The move mirrors similar waivers in Iowa and Louisiana and aims to cut compliance costs while expanding state control. Critics warn it could reduce transparency and shift funds away from vulnerable students.