Donald Trump’s running mate JD Vance brought his anti-immigrant roadshow back to western Wisconsin on Tuesday, lacking any contrition for his role in ratcheting up the rhetoric that has inspired violence or threats of violence in his home state—and inspired two potential assassination attempts. And this week’s Climate Check examines the opportunities for local governments and organizations to acquire funding for a wide variety of clean energy projects.

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