It’s not unusual for people caring for family members to tap their retirement accounts or go into debt to pay bills. Some states are trying to help them avoid that.
Category: States (US)
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Canada Issues Travel Warning for L.G.B.T.Q. Citizens Visiting U.S.
Advice that travelers to the U.S. “check relevant state and local laws” came in response to rules this year restricting transgender care, drag shows and sports participation.
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In a Hot Job Market, the Minimum Wage Becomes an Afterthought
The federal wage floor of $7.25 is increasingly irrelevant when even most teenagers are earning twice that. But what happens when the economy cools?
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Could U.S. Toughness on Chinese Business Have Unintended Consequences?
Businesses fear that efforts to look tough on Beijing, which have the potential to be more expansive than moves by the federal government, could have unintended consequences.
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Opioid Settlement Money Is Being Spent on Police Cars and Overtime
As states and counties spend the first wave of billions of dollars from the pharmaceutical industry, public health groups are challenging how some funds are being used.
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Should Opioid Settlement Money Be Spent on Law Enforcement?
As states and counties spend the first wave of billions of dollars from the pharmaceutical industry, public health groups are challenging how some funds are being used.
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Maui Fires Come at a Moment of Turmoil for the Insurance Industry
Hawaii has the nation’s lowest rates for homeowner coverage because it has not suffered many natural disasters. That may change.
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The Risks Hidden in Public Pension Funds
Attracted by promises of high returns, many public pension funds have been loading up on private equity but may not fully appreciate the dangers, our columnist says.
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Jobs Sit Empty in the Public Sector, So Unions Help Recruit
Shortages of state and city personnel, especially those who must work on site, are so dire that unions are helping to get people in the door.
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Health Insures Deny Medical Care for the Poor at High Rates, Report Says
Investigators found that major companies overseeing Medicaid patients’ health care frequently rejected doctors’ requests for approval of treatments and procedures.
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Insurer’s Retreat in Florida Signals Crisis With No Easy Fix
Farmers is ending some policies in the Sunshine State as insurers struggle with the rising costs of covering climate change-related damage. No one can agree on whom to blame.
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When Trains Block a Road, Local Officials Have Few Options
The federal government has begun offering $3 billion for bridges and tunnels, but many local governments say they cannot take advantage of the money.