Consumer
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
U.S. Debt Default Would Impact NY Clean-Energy Investments
The looming U.S. debt default could affect a host of programs across the country - and in New York, the list includes clean-energy investments…
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
State Grants Bring High Speed Internet to Rural Washingtonians
State grants could bring high-speed internet access to nearly 15,000 Washingtonians. The State Broadband Office is awarding $121 million to 19 …
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
AI-Powered Phone Scams Target Seniors
Phone scammers are now using artificial intelligence to steal money from victims with realistic-sounding facsimiles of loved ones. Scammers take …
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Wednesday Hearing on Xcel Energy Rate Increase Request Open to Public
On Wednesday, Xcel Energy customers will have a chance to tell the Colorado Public Utilities Commission what they think about the company's request - …
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
ND Farm Communities See Brighter Path with Food Business Centers
Rural development leaders say getting healthy, locally grown food to underserved areas is a challenge in states like North Dakota. They hope a new …
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Calls Grow to Require Insurance Companies to Cover Kids’ Hearing Aids
Groups fighting for children's health are asking Gov. Gavin Newsom and lawmakers to require insurance companies to cover hearing aids and related …
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Report: Hospitals Face Mounting Financial Pressures
The mounting financial pressures hospitals in Arkansas are facing are part of a national trend affecting people's access to care, according to a …
Texas Heatwaves are Coming; New Toolkit Available to Docs
Extreme heat kills about 700 people in the United States each year, but a new toolkit and weather alerts can protect folks in Texas and beyond…
Study: New Mexico Homelessness Up Nearly 50% in 2023
Rent for New Mexicans has increased 70% since 2017, while wages have only grown by 15%, which is one factor pushing more people into homelessness…
With Emerging Incentives, Clean Energy No Longer a VIP Club
Clean-energy products, such as electric vehicles or home heat pump systems, might seem out of reach for a lot of people. But with federal incentives …
Dining Out with Fido? Experts Have Tips to Keep Pets and Patrons Safe
May is National Pet Month, and South Dakota residents considering adoption are urged to do careful planning - while also making sure dogs can handle …
Program 'Incubates' New Lawyers and Rural Montanans
The Montana Legal Services Association has started a program to help young attorneys get started on a path to success - becoming community leaders…