Striking Solano County workers packed the Board of Supervisors chambers Tuesdayâ the first day of a planned two-day walkoutâ accusing county leadership of unfair labor practices and of using employee health insurance as leverage in stalled contract negotiations. Michael Kitzes, Former VUSD Board President, IFPTE member and a mental healthcare…
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âThe Department of Justice has launched a probe into the Federal Reserve's renovation of its headquarters, a move that comes amid a battle between President Donald Trump and Fed Chair Jerome Powell. "The threat of criminal charges is a consequence of the Federal Reserve setting interest rates based on our best assessment of what will serve the public, rather…
RALEIGH, N.C.â A North Carolina Republican lawmaker is putting himself in the middle of a fight between the Trump Administration and the Chair of the Federal Reserve. Senator Thom Tillis said Sunday he will not vote to confirm any Federal Reserve nominees after the Department of Justice announced a probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Certainly not the chair of…
With the economy faltering and with the Trump administration finding new ways to defund blue states like New York, the risks keep piling up. "The complexities are so broad and so deep and what we will see in this budget is just the first pass on what we need to doâ and that is worrisome," said Maria Doulis, New York State deputy comptroller for budget and policy analysis.
Lori Barber, president of the College of Eastern Idaho in Idaho Falls, was appointed Jan. 1 to the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco's Salt Lake City Branch Board of Directors. The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco announced its newest appointments and a reappointment to its Salt Lake City board to start the new year. In addition, Lisa A. Grow, president and…
DALLASâ After the long American government shutdown this past year, many people were hit with the idea of higher health insurance premiums than ever before. If you are going to go the route of the ACA be sure and review your options during open enrollment, which ends on January 15 for coverage to begin February 1. Use HealthCare. gov during this open enrollment to…
CINCINNATI& DALLAS—- Fifth Third Bancorp and Comerica Incorporated today announced that the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System approved the combination of the two companies. âWe are thrilled to have all material approvals secured so we can begin an exciting new chapter as one combined company,â said Tim Spence, Chairman, CEO and President of Fifth…
What drivers pay for auto insurance in every state: A monthly cost snapshot. Auto insurance costs continue to rise nationwide, reflecting factors such as increasing claim severity, repair costs, and state-specific insurance regulations. Cheap Insurance, a consumer-focused insurance comparison website, investigates the premium cost averages for minimum…
âThe Department of Justice has launched a probe into the Federal Reserve's renovation of its headquarters, a move that comes amid a battle between President Donald Trump and Fed Chair Jerome Powell. "The threat of criminal charges is a consequence of the Federal Reserve setting interest rates based on our best assessment of what will serve the public, rather…
John Kennedy on Monday questioned the Department of Justice over its probe into the Federal Reserve's renovation of its Washington, D.C., headquarters. The Louisiana Republican also warned that "any litigation between the Federal Reserve and the executive branch of the United States government is going to cause interest rates to go up, not down."
Appointed to the role by the Fedâ s Board of Governors, Karsanbhai will serve as chair until his term expires at the end of 2027. The Fed governors also named Nina Leigh Krueger, the CEO and president of NestlĂ© Purina PetCare Co. in St. Louis, to the board of directors. Gregory A. Heckman, CEO of Bunge in St. Louis, will become the deputy chair.
The following information was released by the office of the Governor of New York:. These proposals build on Governor Hochul's efforts to make New York more affordable and put money back into the pockets of hardworking New Yorkers. "Car insurance rates are just too damn high, especially at a time when families are feeling squeezed by the cost of living," Governor…
President Donald Trump was in Michigan Tuesday to promote his efforts to boost U.S. manufacturing, as he tries to counter fears about a weakening job market and worries that still-rising prices are hurting Americansâ pocketbooks. It comes as the Trump administrationâ s criminal investigation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has sparked an outcry, with…
For coverage beginning Feb. 1, 2026, consumers must enroll by Jan. 31. Independent from the federal marketplace at Healthcare.gov, Get Covered Illinois allows Illinois residents to shop for plans under the Affordable Care Act. The U.S. House passed a bill with bipartisan support in January that would provide a three-year subsidy extension despite objections…
Swing-district Virginia Republicans faced a choice last week on whether to break with GOP leadership in the U.S. House of Representatives and vote with Democrats to extend enhanced federal subsidies for health insurance premiums that expired at the end of last year. One voted yes and another voted no, as Congress looks for a solution to a looming health care…
âIllinois residents now have until Jan. 31 to enroll in health insurance through Get Covered Illinois, as the state extends the deadline by 16 days to give consumers more time amid uncertainty over federal Affordable Care Act subsidies. Bill Hauter, R- Morton, a practicing physician, said the extension highlights one of the core advantages of Illinois operating…
The new data released Monday evening by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is only a snapshot of a continuously changing pool of enrollees. It includes sign- ups through Jan. 3 in states that use Healthcare.gov for ACA plans and through Dec. 27 for states that have their own ACA marketplaces. The declining enrollment comes as Congress has been locked…
The heads of several central banks from around the world said Tuesday that Jerome Powell, "a respected colleague," should have full independence in his role as chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve as it faces a Justice Department investigation. The central bankers' praise for Powell came as President Donald Trump launched more criticisms at him Tuesday morning,…
âUp until this week, Wall Street has generally benefited from the Trump administrationâ s policies and has been supportive of the president. When President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill into law in July, it pushed another significant round of tax cuts and also cut the budget of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, at times the banking…
