Economic Policy/Justice
Friday, July 26, 2024
NE ag group leader: Governor's tax plan unfair to lower-wage earners
As Nebraska state lawmakers convene for a special session on property tax reform called by Gov. Jim Pillen, groups are weighing in on the details …
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Hunger is another struggle for Arkansas 'ALICE' residents
By Mary Hennigan for The Arkansas Advocate.Broadcast version by Freda Ross for Arkansas News Service reporting for The Arkansas Advocate-Winthrop Rock…
Fact-checking GOP claims on immigrants
During last week's Republican National Convention, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, said Americans are not safe due to immigrants committing violent crimes…
NY bill addresses monopolies, anti-trust loopholes
New York legislation can address growing anti-trust concerns. The 21st Century Anti-Trust Act updates the state's aged anti-trust laws and closes …
Clock ticking on Medicare telehealth provisions
Telehealth has been key to health care in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic but some of the flexibilities for this type of care for Medicare patients …
Financial strains create mental-health issues for AR ALICE population
By LaGanzie Kale for KLEK-FM.Broadcast version by Freda Ross for Arkansas News Service reporting for the KLEK-FM-Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation-Publi…
Proposed GOP budget could harm NYers, critics say
New Yorkers could see detrimental impacts from a proposed federal budget. The Republican Study Committee's proposed 2025 budget calls for sweeping …
Portland area security guards, janitors sign new union contracts
Members of the Service Employees' International Union start this week in the Portland area with new contracts for their work. SEIU Local 49 members …
ME worker retirement program hits major savings milestone
Supporters of a new state-sponsored retirement savings program in Maine are celebrating a significant milestone. More than six months after the …
Report: Abortion restrictions cost SD’s economy $670 million annually
Abortion bans and restrictions limit women's participation in the workforce, according to a new analysis that quantifies the negative impacts on …
Opponents of latest state tax cuts say they benefit wealthy Arkansans
Leaders of some nonprofit organizations in Arkansas are not happy with a recent tax cut package passed by the Legislature. The law reduces the tax …
WV advocates: eliminate medical debt from credit scores
West Virginia healthcare advocates are applauding a recent proposed rule by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to remove medical bills from cred…