密苏里州向圣诞树农场致敬;奔驰(Mercedes-Benz)为排放支付149万美金;爱荷华州加入夏季EBT。 Missouri honors Christmas tree farms; Mercedes-Benz pays $149M over emissions; Iowa joins Summer EBT.

密苏里已宣布12月为圣诞树月, 以推广其树木农场和农业旅游, Missouri has declared December as Christmas Tree Month to promote its tree farms and agritourism, supporting rural economies and sustainable practices. 与此同时,与Mercedes-Benz公司达成1.49亿美元的解决方案,解决了2009年至2019年期间出售的211 000多辆柴油车辆的防排放装置指控,并提供资金支持各州的消费者救济和环境工作。 Meanwhile, a $149 million settlement with Mercedes-Benz resolves allegations of emissions defeat devices in over 211,000 diesel vehicles sold between 2009 and 2019, with funds to support consumer relief and environmental efforts across states. 爱荷华州将获得313万美元,并将于2026年加入联邦夏季EBT方案,向每个符合条件的儿童提供120美元的夏季食品津贴。 Iowa will receive $3.13 million and join the federal Summer EBT program in 2026, providing $120 per eligible child in summer food benefits. 州政府也敦促司机在节日期间保持安全, 以高度碰撞风险为例, 强调安全带的使用, 避免干扰, The state also urges drivers to stay safe during the holidays, citing a high crash risk and emphasizing seat belt use, avoiding distractions, and not driving under the influence.