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Pulling back the curtains on wage-theft enforcement in MN; Trump's latest attack is on RFK, Jr; NM LGBTQ+ equality group endorses 2024 'Rock Star' candidates; Michigan's youth justice reforms: Expanded diversion, no fees.

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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says rebuilding Baltimore's Key Bridge will be challenging and expensive. An Alabama Democrat flips a state legislature seat and former Connecticut senator Joe Lieberman dies at 82.

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Historic wildfires could create housing and health issues for rural Texans, a Kentucky program helps prison parolees start a new life, and descendants of Nicodemus, Kansas celebrate the Black settlers who journeyed across the 1870s plains seeking self-governance.

UT: Senior Issues

Some 8,900 federal borrowers in Utah age 62 years and older owe an average $47,191 in student loans, totaling $420 million, according to the Education Data Initiative. (Adobe Stock)
Utahns with student debt: this could ease your burden

Student loan borrowers of all ages in Utah and around the country have an opportunity to maybe have their student loans cancelled or the chance to rec…

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In December 2020, about 800,000 borrowers aged 62 and older, making up 35% of borrowers in the age group, were in default on their federal student loans. (Adobe Stock)
Majority of seniors with student loans have held their debt at least 15 years

New federal data from the Department of Education confirmed retirement-age borrowers are struggling to repay their federal student loans. About 60% …

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Utah is one of the states that pays and administers its own supplemental payments. People can contact the state directly for payment information. (Adobe Stock)
Eligible Utahns Could Qualify for Supplemental Security Income Payments

Many people in Utah and across the country are eligible for financial aid on top of receiving Social Security payments, but are not aware of it…

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According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statics, almost one-third of Americans over age 65 are participating in the workforce. (moodboard/Adobe Stock)
Nonprofit Job Training, Placement Program Puts Utah Seniors to Work

A nonprofit program is helping older adults in Utah and other states to develop new skills, polish their resumes and find work. After a lifetime of …

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National Healthcare Decisions Day is this Saturday, an opportunity to talk with family members about their end-of-life choices. (ashtproductions/Adobe Stock)
Healthcare Decisions Day: Time for Utahns to Examine End-of-Life Issues

Saturday is National Health Care Decisions Day, a reminder Utahns and others should have plans in place in case they need medical attention and are …

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A medical aid-in-dying bill had a hearing in Utah for the first time but failed to move out of committee on a 9-2 vote. (Adobe Stock)
Polling Shows Utah Voters Want Medical Aid in Dying

Despite polls showing most voters support the right to a peaceful death, a bill to legalize medical aid in dying has once again failed to advance in …

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Of just over 49,000 subsidized rental-housing units for low-income Utahns, only about 16% were rented to senior citizens in 2019, according to a new report on preserving affordable senior housing. (Konstantine_L/Adobe Stock)
Utah Seniors Warned of Worsening Affordable-Housing Crisis

SALT LAKE CITY - A new report warns that thousands of Utah seniors could lose their housing unless federal and state officials act to preserve existin…

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Experts predict premiums will climb for older patients in states that introduce non-ACA-compliant plans. (LilJoel/Morguefile)
Experts Warn of Rate Hikes on Pre-Existing Conditions With ACA Waivers

SALT LAKE CITY – Some health experts are warning that insurance rates could rise significantly for people in the individual market who are betwe…

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A new AARP website scores livability using more than 60 factors, including safe streets and walkability. (Pixabay)
New Web Tool Calculates Community "Livability" Score

SALT LAKE CITY – How livable is your community compared with others? How well does your community meet your needs, regardless of age or income? …

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Utahns Seek Ballot Initiative to Expand Medicaid Coverage

SALT LAKE CITY – Proponents of a new statewide ballot initiative are in the signature-collecting phase, and say they hope to bring local …

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SNAP benefits help millions of low-income Americans put food on the table each month. (Martin Maddock/Wikimedia Commons)
Food Stamps Could be Targeted by Congress in Farm Bill

SALT LAKE CITY – Congress is expected to begin work soon on the $140 billion farm bill, but there are concerns that some conservatives are …

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Almost a third of older Americans who deduct medical expenses earn less than $50,000 a year. (Getty Images)
Groups Mobilize to Prevent 'Health Tax' on Seniors

SALT LAKE CITY – Seniors could get a break from a looming "health tax" hike set to kick in next year, if a new bipartisan bill making its way …

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