Consumer
Thursday, March 6, 2025
AARP Nebraska ups focus on crypto currency scams
AARP Nebraska has increased its focus on educating people about cryptocurrency scams. A measure tightening restrictions on crypto kiosks, often used …
Thursday, March 6, 2025
It's March Madness time, but red flags emerge with online sports betting
March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month, and it remains unclear if Minnesota will legalize online sports betting. Research is emerging about …
Thursday, March 6, 2025
NM conservationists celebrate Aldo Leopold amid cuts to Forest Service
Amid U.S. Forest Service firings and layoffs by the Trump administration, conservationists are honoring a former employee this week considered by …
Thursday, March 6, 2025
OH cancer rates linked to processed food, low physical activity
Cancer rates are on the rise, and doctors are noticing specific types in younger age groups. There are more than 100 different types of cancer with …
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Kentucky looks to crack down on gift-card scams
As National Consumer Protection Week continues, watchdogs remind policymakers about the alarming presence of scams targeting the general public…
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Cuts to Medicaid considered to extend Trump's 2017 tax cuts
The budget resolution recently passed by the U.S. House calls for cutting $2 trillion in government spending to extend tax cuts passed during the …
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Open enrollment is over, but tribal members can still get health coverage
Open enrollment for health insurance from the online marketplace is over, but Wyoming experts are reminding tribal members that they qualify to …
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
MS workers face retirement gap as state considers savings plan
For many Mississippians, saving for retirement feels out of reach. Nearly 48% of private-sector workers in the state lack access to employer-…
Monday, March 3, 2025
SNAP cuts would disproportionately impact Colorado's rural communities
A budget resolution recently passed by the U.S. House calls for reducing agriculture funding to the tune of $230 billion. But critics warn that the …
Monday, March 3, 2025
Nebraska USDA workers face unprecedented layoffs
Mass layoffs by the Trump administration are cutting into essential services across the federal government. In Nebraska, that includes overseeing …
Monday, March 3, 2025
Doctors, Idahoans rise up to protect state's medical education program
Idaho legislation that would end the state's participation in a regional medical education program is facing a groundswell of opposition. WWAMI - …
Monday, March 3, 2025
Youngkin to decide fate of prescription drug cost watchdog
Two-thirds of Virginians over the age of 18 regularly take prescription medication, and - according to ARRP - support establishing maximum prices for …