Policy/Biz Stories
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7 Things New Truck Drivers Need to Know About Their First Year on the Job
Millions of Americans daily rely on truck drivers to transport goods and materials across the country. It’s a big responsibility but also a great job with a lot of freedom. Truck drivers can choose... -
FDA Authorizes the Marketing of Nicotine Alternatives to Protect Public Health
Modified Risk Products are not, per se, an entirely new concept at the FDA. In 2019, General snus (a smokeless tobacco from Swedish Match USA inc.) received MRTP status for eight of its products, a... -
Medical Insurance And The Impact Of Inflation: What You Should Know
According to statistics released by the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) rose by 5.3% in the period of 12 months. The consumer price index is... -
Lost a Job? 6 Months of Free Benefits Could Be Yours
The president's American Rescue Plan includes extended COBRA coverage for most people who have lost their jobs due to the pandemic. -
Vaccine Distribution Changes; Biden's New Plan
New changes have moved frontline workers down the list for getting a coronavirus vaccine. -
New Dietary Guidelines Shift Focus, Garner Criticism
What and how should you be eating? There are new guidelines. -
HHS Alters Plan for Vaccine Distribution
Distribution plans for the Covid-19 vaccine have shifted; many groups considered at-risk, once first in line to get the vaccine, now will have to wait. -
Pandemic-Caused Issues Will Eclipse Health Insurance Choices
This is the first open enrollment period in which the dual impact of COVID-19 and recession will undoubtedly affect decision-making. -
Nov. 3 Ballots: Health, Slavery, Abortion
Apart from the presidential election, what else is on the docket for this November? -
Colorado May Join Middle America’s ‘Abortion Desert’
Colorado voters are deciding a ballot question that seeks to limit how far into pregnancy an abortion can be legally performed. -
Political Pressure or No, Most of Us Trust the FDA
Despite concerns that the White House may be interfering, 71% of Americans from both parties still trust the FDA will be careful to ensure a vaccine is safe and effective. -
The States and COVID-19: The Highs and Lows
These numbers - updated to October 20th, provide a glimpse into COVID peaks and dips in 10 states - the 5 best, the 5 worst.
