Finance – Page 273

Bipartisan Legislation Passes House Committee, Tackling Healthcare Pricing Transparency and Cost Reduction

Roselyn SaritaJuly 13, 202304 mins

The bills, passed with support from both Republicans and Democrats, address concerns over dishonest billing practices, complex rules, and questionable industry behaviors that result in exorbitant healthcare expenses. Bipartisan legislation took a significant step forward on Wednesday as the House Committee on Education and the Workforce approved four bills aimed at tackling healthcare pricing transparency…

California State University Students Face Potential Tuition Hike as University System Seeks Financial Stability

JinelyJuly 13, 202304 mins

The proposed plan, which was met with protests from California State University students who claim they cannot afford the hike, has gained support from around half of the Board of Trustees members. California State University students face the possibility of a 6% annual tuition increase, a move that could generate much-needed funds for the financially…

Governor Gavin Newsom Unites Lawmakers for Infrastructure Bill Signing Amidst Budget Disagreements

JinelyJuly 13, 202305 mins

This comes after a recent disagreement over last-minute additions to the budget negotiations. The five bills aim to facilitate the construction of large-scale projects in areas such as water, transportation, clean energy, and broadband internet Although the infrastructure measures were not directly tied to the budget, Governor Gavin Newsom successfully integrated them into the spending…

GOP Texas Lawmaker Threatening To Vote Against The Defense Bill

Jay TarifeJuly 13, 202303 mins

Rep. Tony Gonzales, a GOP Texas lawmaker, threatened to vote against the annual defense bill unless it is changed. Rep. Tony Gonzales, a GOP Texas lawmaker, posted on his Twitter against the defense bill The GOP Texas lawmaker has been against his party on previous proposed bills. The GOP Texas lawmaker said he would…

Illinois Lawmakers Ask For More Oversight On Alleged Mistreatment Of The Developmentally Disabled Under State Care

Jay TarifeJuly 13, 202302 mins

The government received reports on the alleged abuse of disabled people under state care. The Illinois lawmakers asked for additional oversight. The Illinois lawmakers asked the Department of Human Services to comment on alleged abusive reports After a series of reports on alleged abuse of developmentally disabled people under state care, Illinois lawmakers requested…

The Young Conservatives of Texas appeal to the court for less tuition for illegal immigrants.

Reia Leen DelantarJuly 13, 202304 mins

The University of North Texas is justified in charging out-of-state residents more for tuition than it does for in-state illegal aliens, according to the conservative 5th Circuit US Court of Appeals. In its ruling, the three-judge bench overturned a federal judge in Plano and concluded that UNT is correctly interpreting Texas law. According to the…

Food stamps: Direct payments for SNAP benefits in Texas valued up to $1,691 will expire in 3 days

Riya SharmaJuly 13, 202301 mins

In 3 days, Texas will have received all of its Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program rewards totaling as much as $1,691 for July. Texas residents who qualify for SNAP benefits and live in low-income families should start receiving the funds by July 15. The payment period in Texas is lengthy and extends throughout the very first…

How much and which states will receive stimulus payments in July 2023

Riya SharmaJuly 13, 202301 mins

Several organizations in the US authorized the distribution of stimulus payments or tax refunds to people who suffered the most after inflation hit historic highs this past year. Some states maintain to provide payments or tax refunds to their inhabitants, even though inflation has significantly decreased recently. Here are the states donating aid in July,…

Estimates for the Social Security COLA in 2024 increased in a surprising turn

Riya SharmaJuly 13, 202302 mins

Finally, there is good news for Social Security participants: on Wednesday, the prediction for a rise for the following year was slightly raised, even though the government reported that inflation continued to decline in June. After peaking at 9.1% in June 2022, annual inflation dropped to 3% in June, compared to 4% in May. Additionally,…

3 Tulsa Race Massacre Survivors Demand Reparations For Ongoing Harm To Black Community Despite Lawsuit Dismissal

Catherine MirandillaJuly 12, 202303 mins

Three Tulsa race massacre survivors demanded reparations for ongoing harm to the Black community despite lawsuit dismissal. Three Tulsa Race Massacre Survivors Continue Seeking Reparations for Decades of Harm to Black Community Following Lawsuit Dismissal The three Tulsa race massacre survivors named Hughes Van Ellis, Viola Fletcher, and Lessie Benningfield Randle continued seeking reparations for…

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