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Jun. 28– Workers in New Mexico who lost their jobs before the novel coronavirus pandemic could qualify for another 13 weeks of benefits, the state Department of Workforce Solutions announced Friday. New Mexico qualifies for the extended benefits program because its unemployment rate exceeds 5 percent, according to a news release. The Workforce Solutions…

Tiffany Winton, who lives along Little Soddy Creek, asked when the city plans to apply for grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to buy properties such as hers that are located in floodways within the city. Earlier this month the city requested on its website and Facebook page that citizens affected by recent flooding along Little Soddy Creek, Big…

It's been a long Election Day in Pennsylvania, with new voting machines causing confusion at some polling places, and the closure of others for public health reasons leading to long lines at locations still open. Early, unofficial results make it look like he has won the critical battleground state of Pennsylvania in a landslide. In the days after the election, as…

Election Day is little more than four months off, voters facing their most important choice since 1860: Donald Trump or America? With the Act out of the way, Republicans have unleashed an explosion of measures- purges, shutdown of early voting, attacks on absentee ballots, closure of polling places- all putatively to fight voter fraud. But in fixing a problem that…

Question: I've been in a motorcycle crash. Answer: For many, driving a motorcycle is a fun, thrilling activity that's perfect for Florida's sunny skies and warm weather. The state of Florida reported 9,143 motorcycle crashes as of October 2019– 531 of which were fatal.

LOS ANGELES- Republicans and Democrats have been appealing to older voters, especially those 65 and older, as polls show Democrat Joe Biden is gaining ground against President Donald Trump with this key voting group. The contest for seniors is likely to play out in battleground states with large populations of retired people, such as Florida and Arizona, says…

The impact of COVID-19 on the stock market and economy may have upended your retirement plans. Review your Social Security strategy. Social Security will likely be a pivotal part of your retirement income, so it's important to plan when you're going to start claiming benefits.

For the past year, Brandy Martin never stepped foot inside the 69th Street Red Line Station. The 43- year-old could not bear to be in the same place where a northbound train fatally struck her younger sister Felon Smith last year after she climbed down to retrieve her cellphone. But on Saturday, the one-year anniversary of Smith’ s death, Martin led about 20 of Smith’ s…

Korenic, who has 20 years of experience in wealth management, trust and estate planning and fiduciary expertise, was named CEO of The Chicago Trust Co., which offers trust and estate services coverage through Dyer Bank& Trust and other Wintrust branches across the south suburbs. “We are excited to have Mary Ann lead The Chicago Trust Company,” said Thomas Zidar,…

Mike Thompson, D- Calif., has introduced legislation to “establish a temporary voluntary program for support of insurers providing business interruption insurance coverage during the COVID-19 pandemic.” Mike Thompson, 406 Cannon Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/ 225-3311; or in district offices at 420 Virginia St., Ste. 1- C, Vallejo, CA 94590; 707/ 645-1888;…

President Trump Saturday strongly backed a lawsuit that would overturn the Affordable Care Act and strip about 23 million Americans of health insurance coverage during the coronavirus pandemic. Branding the signature achievement of President Obama as“ a joke,' Trump said the Supreme Court should agree with the White House and GOP governors argument that it…

Henry Cuellar, D- Texas, issued the following news release:. One day after the Trump Administration filed a brief asking the Supreme Court to strike down the Affordable Care Act, Congressman Henry Cuellar helped unveil new legislation to build on the ACA to lower health costs and prescription drug prices: the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement…

Michigan law allows drivers to make changes to their no-fault auto insurance policies at any time, including switching to a different insurer. The revamped system gives Michigan drivers a first-ever choice in the amount of medical coverage that they must buy with their auto insurance. Since 1973, all Michigan drivers have been required to buy potentially…

Representative Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr. condemned the Trump Administration's brief to the Supreme Court arguing that the justices should invalidate the Affordable Care Act. The Supreme Court will hear the Texas v. “As I have since my first day in Congress, I will keep fighting for 39th District families and work to protect their healthcare.

Albio Sires, D- New Jersey, issued the following news release:. As briefs were filed in the Supreme Court case to undermine the Affordable Care Act this week, Congressman Sires slammed the Trump Administration's irresponsible attempt to eliminate health care for millions of Americans. Yet, the Administration has continued its relentless assault on the ACA, as…

The FDIC, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the National Credit Union Administration, and the Farm Credit Administration are issuing proposed new and revised Interagency Questions and Answers Regarding Flood Insurance. Statement of Applicability to Institutions Under $1 Billion in Total…