Lawmakers in over a dozen states and the U.S. Congress are tackling medical debt, which has become a leading cause of personal bankruptcy.
If it became law, Colorado would join Arizona in having one of the lowest medical debt interest rates in the country. North Carolina lawmakers have also started mulling a 5% interest ceiling.
Powers’ family ended up owing $250,000 for the 19 life-saving abdominal surgeries. They declared bankruptcy in 2009, then the bank foreclosed on their home.“Only recently have we begun to pick up the pieces,” said James Powers, Cindy’s husband, during his February testimony in favor of Colorado’s bill.
For over a decade Castaneda wanted out of the relationship, but everything they owned was in her husband’s name, making it nearly impossible to break away. She finally divorced her husband in 2017.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
Texas fentanyl crisis discussion to be held with state lawmakersState Rep. Oliverson, along with State Rep. James Talarico, will be at the “What Should Texas Be Doing About Fentanyl?” discussion.
Consulte Mais informação »
Alabama lawmakers advance bill to improve state trooper retirement benefitsLawmakers are moving a bill that will give state law enforcement officers better retirement benefits.
Consulte Mais informação »
Tennessee Republican governor calls on state lawmakers to toughen gun restrictions | CNN PoliticsTennessee Republican Gov. Bill Lee on Tuesday urged the state's legislature to pass additional gun control measures, an especially charged subject in a state that recently suffered a school shooting and the acrimonious expulsion of two Black Democratic lawmakers who called for greater firearm restrictions.
Consulte Mais informação »
North Carolina state lawmakers seek to ban participation trophies in youth sportsThree Republican North Carolina state lawmakers introduced a bill in late March to ban participation trophies in rec sports sponsored by local governments.
Consulte Mais informação »
GOP’s Harebrained Plan to Expel Tennessee Lawmakers Has Officially BackfiredRep. Justin Jones made a pledge just after being booted from the Tennessee Assembly last week: “See you on Monday.” He kept his promise.
Consulte Mais informação »
Trans And Nonbinary Lawmakers Urge Biden To Reconsider School Sports ProposalThe coalition said trans athletes should be allowed to participate on school sports teams “full stop.'
Consulte Mais informação »