Consumer
Thursday, March 28, 2024
AARP AZ cites impacts of APS rate increase
Earlier this month, a new Arizona Public Service rate hike went into effect and one senior advocacy group said those on a fixed income may struggle …
Thursday, March 28, 2024
NC's college-bound students face FAFSA delays
The revamp of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid - or FAFSA - was supposed to streamline the process for college hopefuls this fall…
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
ASU researcher uses AI to help address global challenges
An Arizona State University researcher is using artificial intelligence to transform data collected from satellites and other earth observation instru…
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Report: NY should evaluate pros, cons of 'good cause' eviction
As New York housing advocates demand state lawmakers pass a bill to keep landlords from evicting renters without "good cause," a new report cautioned …
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
MS Community Health Centers get boost from federal funding bill
In Mississippi and across the country, Community Health Centers are getting a funding increase, thanks to Congress passing a bipartisan spending …
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Report: Fast-growing plastics industry major source of air pollution
The plastics industry is releasing illegal pollution but rarely faces discipline for environmental permit violations, according to a new report by …
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
NY bill holds fashion industry accountable for climate change effects
A New York bill aims to regulate the fashion industry's effects on climate change. The Fashion Act would hold clothing and footwear companies …
Montana farmers want ag data protection
Montana farmers have testified before a panel of state lawmakers asking them to protect agricultural data that is collected by precision farming techn…
Advocates back tougher EPA emissions rules for cars, trucks
The Environmental Protection Agency has set new air pollution standards under the federal Clean Air Act for cars and light/medium vehicle models from …
WA lawmakers approve greater predatory loan protections
Lawmakers in Olympia this session moved to add more protections for consumers against predatory loans. Washington state lawmakers passed Senate Bill …
FAFSA delays pose challenges for Georgia college-bound students
Students across Georgia seeking college opportunities are encountering delays as they navigate the Free Application for Federal Student Aid process…
MN tinkers with policy to speed up wind and solar projects
Minnesota has about 15 years to achieve its mandate of 100% carbon-free electricity from utilities. To get there, clean energy voices say the …