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A new ordinance approved by LA County supervisors will require some hospitals to inform the Department of Public Health before they go after patients for unpaid medical debt. New Hospital Rules If certain hospitals in LA County want to pursue their patient’s unpaid medical bills, they now have to let the county know first, according … Read more

California Governor Gavin Newsom’s plans may have to take a backseat, as a group of lawmakers are moving behind the scenes to cancel some of his most expensive policies for the state. Lawmakers Challenge Newsom’s Policies Image Credit: Shutterstock / aerogondo2 California state lawmakers have made a surprise move to cancel a $400 million loan … Read more

A new program could help relieve the burden of medical debt for millions of North Carolinians who are struggling to pay for past treatments, according to Governor Roy Cooper. New Debt Relief Initiative Eligible North Carolina hospitals have agreed to participate in a new debt relief initiative. The program will give hospitals higher Medicaid payments … Read more

Arrowhead brand bottled water might be nearing its end. Bottled Water Giant Faces Watershed Moment The U.S. Forest Service has just dealt a huge blow to BlueTriton Brands – the company behind Arrowhead bottled water. They’ve ordered the company to shut down its entire pipeline operation in the San Bernardino Mountains right away. Mountain Springs … Read more

America’s most popular Mexican-American fast food chain has joined the so-called “fast food wars,” offering new meal deals to bring customers through their doors. Fast Food War A fast food war is raging in America, as some of the country’s biggest chains race to establish affordable, high-value meals in a bid to bring customers back … Read more

A new economic report shows that an enormous majority of Hawaiian residents have been priced out of the housing market due to a number of factors. Shedding Light on a Serious Problem Image Credit: Shutterstock / the__creador Economists at the University of Hawaii have shared some insights into the shocking state of housing affordability in … Read more

GM decided to use the $6 billion they had available to buy back stock instead of investing in the development of new EVs. The competition is rife. Can they really afford to do this?  GM Strategy or Bust? Image Credit: Shutterstock / Gorodenkoff GM might not have used the billions it had to build new … Read more

California: the land of sunshine, innovation, and, well, some of the highest taxes in the United States. From the beaches of Los Angeles to the tech hubs of Silicon Valley, residents find themselves obligated to a raft of state taxes. #1. State Income Tax Image Credit: Shutterstock / NATNN California boasts the highest state income … Read more

Officials argued against the now-required financial literacy and college or career preparation courses, but Oregon legislation has mandated them as a step needed for graduation. Oregon Mandates Financial Literacy Courses for High School Students Separate courses on financial literacy are now a state-mandated requirement to graduate for Oregon high school students. The state is also … Read more

Colorado’s ski towns are stirring up a storm with a controversial idea: taxing homes that sit empty for most of the year.  Empty Homes, Empty Wallets Resort communities across the state are pushing for a “vacancy tax” to tackle the housing crisis that’s hitting locals hard.  Pushing for Change in Resort Communities The Colorado Association … Read more