House Republicans are once again gunning for social security and Medicare payments. This time, they’re promising to raise the retirement age and restructure how medicare works – a plan that some Republicans aren’t on board with. Let’s take a look in more detail. Republican Study Committee’s Budget Unveiled Last week, the Republican Study Committee (RSC) […]
Author: Joe Lysikatos
Maryland’s Gun Insurance Law Means Big Costs for Owners
A controversial gun control plan, recently proposed by Democrats in the Maryland House, is currently making waves throughout Maryland. If this legislation passes, gun owners will have to buy liability insurance to carry their firearms in public. Gun advocates are calling the bill a concentrated attack on Maryland citizens’ Second Amendment rights, while gun control […]
Nationwide Struggles Impact ‘Food is Medicine’ Initiatives
Have you ever heard of “food is medicine” programs? Essentially, it comes from the concept that the food we eat directly affects our health and risk of disease. These programs propose that to alleviate the strain on hospitals and healthcare, people should have equal access to healthy foods. Well, these initiatives are currently gaining speed […]
America’s Sleep Crisis Deepens as Most Yearn for More Rest
Americans across the country are feeling the after-effects of the “rise and grind” mindset that has gripped the nation. A new poll by Gallup has revealed some insights into the average Joe’s sleeping habits – and many of us will be able to relate to them. Sleepless in America The U.S. could be one of […]
A Homecoming Promise: VA’s $3.1 Billion Plan to House 40,000 Homeless Vets
There’s some big policy news coming from Washington as the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced on Thursday a boost to their housing funds in an effort to house over 40,000 homeless veterans. Here are the details. $3.1 Billion Battle Plan The VA has set aside $3.1 billion for its ambitious homeless program, which aims […]
Drug Supply Crisis Resulting In Record Shortages
America is facing an unprecedented pharmaceutical crisis, and it could affect the drugs you take on a daily basis. Escalating Drug Shortages Drug shortages in America have never been worse, according to data from the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) and a study by the University of Utah Drug Information Service. A Longstanding Issue […]
A $90 Trillion Fortune Is Headed Millennials’ Way
A new report has weighed in on the financial prospects of the younger generation and revealed that things may not be as bad as they are made out to be. The Unattainable Dream of Wealth For many millennials, the idea of wealth and homeownership is a pipe dream. Millennial Financial Struggles High property prices, a […]
New York’s $15 Congestion Toll Slammed by Kevin O’Leary
“Mr Wonderful,” AKA Kevin O’Leary, has had some choice words to say about New York City’s new plan to charge people who drive into Manhattan. Let’s take a look at what he said. New York City’s Congestion Toll Program At the end of March 2024, New York City completed the final step in a fifteen-year-long […]
Ohio’s Child Care Crisis: Governor DeWine Vows Relief for Families
Governor of Ohio Mike DeWine has announced that he’s going to be directly tackling the childcare crisis that’s gripping the state in his State of the State address, alongside a whole host of other child-focused policies. DeWine’s Childcare Voucher Program The news with the biggest potential impact for thousands of families across Ohio is that […]
Coffee Prices Set to Soar as Supply Issues Drive Historic Highs
What was once an affordable treat is now slowly becoming an expensive luxury as coffee prices worldwide begin to climb, hitting new highs just this week. Let’s take a look at the whole story. Impacting Your Daily Brew Your coffee habit is sadly getting more and more expensive to maintain as global coffee prices soar. […]