Bob Crabtree of Benefit Design Services shared the news of the expected cost increase at the meeting, which he attended— along with his coworker, John Snodgrass— to discuss the upcoming renewal of the Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia health insurance that covers Wayne County employees. Wayne County Schools employees, separately, are covered under…
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The Senate bill sailed through that body with a 36-1 vote, but the House of Delegates version, House Bill 1228, was tabled early in the session. Israel O'Quinn, R- Washington County, the House bill's sponsor, after the House Labor and Commerce Committee changed its mind last week about tabling the Senate bill. After another look at the Senate bill and a rare vote…
Valerie Sullivan, chair of the Group Insurance Commission board, voted in favor of the change "with a heavy heart." Ten commissioners voted to nix GLP-1 drug coverage for weight loss, aligning with a benefit change already embraced by commercial insurers and the Massachusetts Interlocal Insurance Association. Some 22,000 GIC members currently take GLP-1…
SANTA FE— Rio Rancho area lawmakers have lots to talk about when it comes to this year's legislative session, including the passage of long-awaited medical malpractice reform and a constitutional amendment that would remove the prohibition on paying lawmakers. Cindy Nava and Jay Block all spoke about the session, which ran Jan. 20 to Feb. 19.
John Kennedy of Louisiana demanded an explanation from a high-ranking Federal Reserve official about debanking conservatives during a Thursday hearing. President Donald Trump chewed out Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan in January 2025 over the company's alleged "debanking" of conservatives for their political beliefs during a speech at the World…
U.S. mortgage rates have finally fallen below 6%. After the lows of the pandemic years, when the average mortgage was closer to 2.5%, the Federal Reserve began raising interest rates, and mortgage rates surged along with them. Last month, President Trump ordered Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, which guarantee and package mortgages for investors, to purchase $200…
The drop followed a decline in the benchmark 10- year U.S. Treasury yield after the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday struck down President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs, which he had pursued under a law meant for use in national emergencies. The 30- year fixed-rate mortgage tracks the 10- year Treasury yield. Trump ordered the Federal Housing Finance Agency- which…
Jerry Alvord, R-Wilson, who also serves as the committee's vice chair. During the discussion, Sen. Alvord emphasized the real-world impact on Oklahoma communities, noting that three pharmacies in his Senate district have closed in just the past four months. Committee Chairman Bill Coleman spoke in favor of the measure, while committee members Sen. Reinhardt and…
In this week's episode we cover the Supreme Court's recent decision on tariff powers, myths of the Great Recession, and fiduciary duty for asset managers in Oklahoma. Our guest this week is Spence Purnell of the R Street Institute. Free the Economy Episode 161: What's Wrong with Congress with Kevin Kosar.
U.S. Senator Chirs Van Hollen joined Senators Angela Alsobrooks, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, Senate Banking Committee Ranking Member Elizabeth Warren, Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, and colleagues in demanding answers from White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett following his suggestion that Federal…
The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas has released the third edition of its At the Heart of Texas publication, providing detailed economic profiles of the states largest metropolitan areas. The analysis shows why Texas was one of the fastest states to rebound from the pandemic. Texas large cities provide an important growth advantage in addition to the states…
The following information was released by the Federal Reserve Board:. GSIBs are the largest and most complex banking organizations headquartered in the U.S. As of February 2026, eight U.S. banking organizations were included in the GSIB supervisory program:. The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation.
QUEENSBURY– The town of Queensbury has informed residents that they may qualify for a senior citizen low-income, veteran's, or low-income disability exemption, which may reduce future property tax bills. Of all the taxing jurisdictions in the Town of Queensbury, the Town and Warren County have the highest income limit, which is $37,400. For the veteran's…
“Despite economic uncertainties, including the pace and magnitude of further benchmark rate hikes and persisting depreciation pressure on the Japanese yen, the fundamentals of Japan’ s life insurance segment remain sound, supported by steady premium growth and an improving investment environment with higher domestic interest rates,” said Charles Chiang,…
2026 FEB 26– By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Health Policy and Law Daily– Subsidies enacted a year into the COVID-19 pandemic to expand eligibility and offset premium costs of insurance purchased on Affordable Care Act marketplaces led to significant enrollment gains among eligible children ages 18 and under, Black and Hispanic individuals, and…
Valerie Sullivan, chair of the Group Insurance Commission board, voted in favor of the change "with a heavy heart." Ten commissioners voted to nix GLP-1 drug coverage for weight loss, aligning with a benefit change already embraced by commercial insurers and the Massachusetts Interlocal Insurance Association. Some 22,000 GIC members currently take GLP-1…
How to know if property damage is covered by insurance. Your home is your haven. Beyond that, it's an asset and investment that should be protected from losses.
2026 FEB 26– By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at NewsRx Policy and Law Daily– Fresh data on Insurance are presented in a new report. Financial supporters for this research include Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. Our news correspondents report that additional information may be obtained by contacting…
Below is an opinion column by Mike Chaney:. Mississippi Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney says although the overwhelming majority of insurance agents and companies are honest and reputable, there are some bad actors. In 2025, the Mississippi Insurance Department Investigations Division investigated over 800 complaints.
