Consumer
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
MI lawmakers propose pharmaceutical watchdog legislation
Lawmakers in Michigan have introduced a package of bills designed to lower costs and expand health care access. Senate Bill 3 would create a …
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
AARP AZ cautions people about romance scams ahead of Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day is this Friday and AARP Arizona wants to caution Arizonans to be careful with who they are talking to online. The National Retail …
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
NM lawmaker says journalists of all stripes need protection
A former community organizer and newly-elected lawmaker is responding to the Trump administration's escalating attacks on the press with a proposed la…
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Programs in rural NC, other states provides cost-efficient energy upgrades
Programs in North Carolina and across the country are bringing energy efficiency to rural customers without breaking the bank. Known as Inclusive …
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Officials monitor latest AR bird flu outbreak
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is investigating a bird flu outbreak at an Arkansas broiler operation in Clay County as well as in some backyard …
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
OR electric vehicle drivers show love this week
A coalition of clean car advocates has declared the days leading up to Valentine's Day EV Love Story Week. The effort comes in the midst of …
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
As consumer fraud hits crisis mode, MN advocates want state action
This session, Minnesota lawmakers are expected to take a strong look at preventing more fraud attempts against state government. Meanwhile, consumer …
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Service members in VA pay more for car loans, report finds
Military borrowers pay higher costs and face greater financial risks than civilian borrowers when taking out credit to buy a car, according to a new …
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Study: Medical debt in rural MN has far-reaching effects
By Liz Carey for The Daily Yonder.Broadcast version by Mark Richardson for Minnesota News Connection for the Public News Service/Daily Yonder Collabor…
Monday, February 10, 2025
Industrial aquaculture poised to grow under second Trump administration
The Trump administration aims to increase domestic seafood production through industrial aquaculture but opponents said it puts Maine's coastal commun…
Monday, February 10, 2025
Tax assistance available at sites across ID
Tax season is in full swing and locations are available across Idaho to assist people with preparing their returns. The AARP Foundation's Tax-Aide …
Monday, February 10, 2025
Report: Military service members pay more for car loans
Military borrowers pay higher costs and face greater financial risks than civilian borrowers when taking out credit to buy a car - according to a new …