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government-and-politics2 days ago•10 min saved

Analysis: Marshall's 18% Medical Debt Interest Rate Exceeds All Other Kansas Providers

A Kansas City Star analysis reveals that U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall charged an 18% annual interest rate on unpaid medical bills, a rate significantly higher than any other medical provider in the state. While Marshall sued over 700 former patients, court records show 81 were arrested for failing to appear at debt hearings. Despite facing criticism for these collection tactics, Marshall remains a vocal sponsor of federal legislation aimed at improving healthcare price transparency.

via Kansas City Star|

#consumer-protection #government-and-politics #healthcare-reform

government-and-politics1 month ago•5 min saved

8th Circuit Set to Hear Missouri Redistricting Case After Supreme Court Block

Missouri’s congressional redistricting fight moves to the 8th U.S. Circuit next week after the Supreme Court blocked reinstating the new map; with the Missouri Supreme Court already ordering use of the 2022 map for November, observers say that map will likely stand for the election amid ongoing appeals under the Purcell principle.

via kansascity.com|

#8th-circuit #gerrymandering #government-and-politics

politics4 months ago•27 min saved

Polis Commutes Tina Peters’ Sentence, Releasing Her From Prison

Former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters was released from prison after Gov. Jared Polis commuted her nearly nine-year sentence for tampering with voting machines, directing release on parole. Polis emphasized the move is not a pardon and noted her election-denying beliefs influenced sentencing. The decision drew backlash from Democrats, while Peters’ supporters— including Trump allies— hailed it as a win; Peters is appealing her conviction and remains in the public eye as a developing political story.

via Colorado Public Radio|

#2020-elections #election-integrity #government-and-politics

government-and-politics4 months ago•29 min saved

Lane County Elections: Key County, City Races and Measures Update

Preliminary Lane County results show multiple county and city races decided or leaning toward winners as of 10 p.m.: District 1 West, District 2 (Springfield) and District 5 East show leading candidates, Amit Kapoor trails to Katina Saint Marie for Circuit Court, and several local measures are decided or moving toward approvals/denials (watershed rights proposed bill fails, a 4-H/OSU extension measure falls short, a school facility bond falls short in Siuslaw, Willamalane levy falls short, library levy appears to pass). Eugene and Springfield city council wards report varying outcomes with several incumbents and new leaders elected or projected, reflecting a broad mix of results across Lane County.

via Lookout Eugene-Springfield|

#ballot-measures #election-results #eugene

government-and-politics5 months ago•34 min saved

Montgomery County OKs $143M MCPS budget boost as staffing questions loom

Montgomery County Council approved a $143 million increase to the MCPS budget for FY 2027, but personnel cuts remain possible; in a straw vote, the council backed a $7.9 billion county operating budget with no property tax increase and a progressive income tax structure.

via Bethesda Magazine|

#budget #government-and-politics #mcps

government-and-politics5 months ago•38 min saved

Educators’ objections push MCPS funding vote to a later date

Montgomery County Council postponed its budget straw vote on MCPS funding after educators voiced objections, signaling ongoing debate over school funding; council member Fani-González said the panel will reconvene Friday to continue discussions.

via Bethesda Magazine|

#budget #county-council #educators

government-and-politics7 months ago•41 min saved

Montgomery County eyes 6% property tax hike to fund schools

Montgomery County Executive Elrich proposes a roughly 6% increase to the property tax rate to bolster funding for MCPS as part of the county’s new budget plan.

via Bethesda Magazine|

#budget #education-funding #government-and-politics

government-and-politics9 months ago•3 min saved

Nebraska GOP Seeks Reprimand for State Sen. Cavanaugh Over PragerU Art Incident

Nebraska State Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh removed and later rehung a PragerU art display in the Capitol, prompting calls for reprimand from Republican Sen. Jared Storm, amid political controversy amplified by Gov. Jim Pillen's criticism. Cavanaugh apologized for her actions, which she described as regrettable, and no formal action has been taken against her.

via Nebraska Examiner|

#capitol-display #cavanaugh #government-and-politics

government-and-politics9 months ago•6 min saved

Kodiak Couple at Risk of Deportation Over Voter Registration Error

A couple in Kodiak faces potential deportation due to a years-old error by the Alaska DMV that mistakenly registered them to vote as U.S. citizens, leading to their citizenship oath being canceled; the error may have affected dozens of others, highlighting flaws in the state's voter registration process and raising concerns about wrongful deportations.

via Alaska Beacon|

#alaska #deportation #error

government-and-politics1 year ago•10 min saved

Indiana executes Roy Lee Ward for 2001 teen murder and rape

Roy Lee Ward was executed in Indiana for the 2001 murder of Stacy Payne, marking the state's third execution since resuming the death penalty in 2024, amid ongoing secrecy and legal debates over lethal injection procedures.

via Indiana Capital Chronicle|

#death-penalty #execution #government-and-politics

government-and-politics1 year ago•3 min saved

Trump's Actions Erode Federal Worker Unions and Labor Rights

President Trump signed an executive order to cancel collective bargaining agreements for additional federal agencies involved in national security, including NASA and the Patent Office, citing the need to enhance national security and ensure agency responsiveness, sparking legal challenges from unions.

via Maryland Matters|

#collective-bargaining #executive-order #federal-agencies

government-and-politics1 year ago•17 min saved

U.S. Coast Guard Deploys New Icebreaker for Arctic Missions

The U.S. Coast Guard commissioned its first new polar icebreaker in 25 years, the Storis, marking a significant step in expanding Arctic capabilities and asserting sovereignty amid increasing global competition from Russia and China. The ship, formerly the Aiviq, is part of a broader plan to build a fleet of icebreakers to support U.S. interests in the Arctic, with future ships expected to arrive by 2030. The initiative reflects strategic efforts to enhance presence and operational capacity in polar regions.

via Alaska Beacon|

#arctic-sovereignty #government-and-politics #icebreaker

government-and-politics1 year ago•6 min saved

Courts Block Unlawful Actions Against HHS and Trump Administration

Maryland, along with 18 other states, won a preliminary injunction against the Trump administration's plans to cut jobs and dismantle health programs at HHS, and joined lawsuits to challenge data sharing practices and education budget cuts, aiming to protect public health and mental health services.

via Maryland Matters|

#government-and-politics #hhs-programs #lawsuits

government-and-politics1 year ago•14 min saved

Murkowski's pivotal vote secures Trump's megabill after key carveout

Senator Lisa Murkowski supported the narrow passage of a controversial federal budget bill, citing benefits like extended tax cuts and resource development in Alaska, while negotiating provisions to address high Medicaid and SNAP costs, delays in implementation, and energy investments, despite concerns over the bill's process and impact on vulnerable populations.

via Alaska Beacon|

#alaska #federal-budget-bill #government-and-politics

government-and-politics2 years ago•3 min saved

Controversy Surrounds IAS Trainee Puja Khedkar Over Disability Certificates

IAS officer Puja Khedkar, who had previously obtained disability certificates for low vision and mental depression, applied for additional certificates for locomotor disability in 2022. Despite having two existing certificates, she sought a third, which was rejected by one hospital but granted by another. This allowed her to qualify for the IAS under multiple disability categories, raising questions about the legitimacy and necessity of her multiple applications.

via The Times of India|

#disability-certificates #government-and-politics #ias