Consumer
Friday, July 26, 2024
WA launches food poisoning monitoring system
The state of Washington has launched an online system for tracking food poisoning cases. The Washington State Health Department has opened its …
Friday, July 26, 2024
ND seeks better housing for older population
A new design competition is looking to find better housing for Fargo's aging population. Like many other states, North Dakota has a growing number …
Friday, July 26, 2024
NE ag group leader: Governor's tax plan unfair to lower-wage earners
As Nebraska state lawmakers convene for a special session on property tax reform called by Gov. Jim Pillen, groups are weighing in on the details …
Thursday, July 25, 2024
Advocates call proposed CT insurance rate increases too high
Connecticut insurance companies are requesting rate increases. Companies want a more than 8% increase for individuals and an almost 12% increase for …
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
New Missouri law ensures medication access
Gov. Mike Parson recently announced Senate Bill 751 would become law, allowing Missourians to access essential medications within their communities …
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Hunger is another struggle for Arkansas 'ALICE' residents
By Mary Hennigan for The Arkansas Advocate.Broadcast version by Freda Ross for Arkansas News Service reporting for The Arkansas Advocate-Winthrop Rock…
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
AL nonprofit urges Medicaid expansion to 'save rural hospitals'
An Alabama group is sounding the alarm about the need for Medicaid expansion, in part to keep rural hospitals in business. Many hospitals in Alabama …
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Colorado hospitals charge commercial insurers up to six times Medicare rates
The rates Medicare pays hospitals are carefully calculated to cover the actual cost of care in an efficient health care facility. But Anthem, Cigna…
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Big changes this week for buying, selling homes in CA, nationwide
Big changes are imminent in the way homes are bought and sold, as the new forms for transactions in California come out today. The forms are linked …
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Report: MD 'housing wage' 9th highest in U.S.
With rising housing costs an ongoing issue, a new report shows how fast rents have increased in Maryland and nationwide. The National Low Income …
New guidelines aim for sustainable growth of MA aquaculture
New global guidelines for aquaculture aim to address growing concerns about the industry's impact on the oceans. Scientists have suggested ways to …
Report: Many Minnesotans squeezed by housing costs
Newly released data in Minnesota underscores what housing assistance groups have been preaching - it's become increasingly difficult for many people t…