JACKSONVILLE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation to further strengthen Florida’s protections for consumers, teachers, and employees from being forced to adopt ideologies or reflect a preferred political behavior.
U.S. consumers’ median minimum monthly debt payments grew by 32% between 2020 and 2023 – surpassing the rate of inflation (18%) during the same time. As consumer debt obligations continue to rise, a new TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) public sector study explores ways government agencies can better assist their constituents.
Last week, we blogged about arguments by Colorado and the FDIC in their briefs opposing a motion for preliminary injunction that would enjoin application of Colorado’s opt-out statute with respect to loans by FDIC-insured state banks located outside of Colorado.
Bankruptcy filings rose 16 percent during the 12-month period ending March 31, 2024. That is a similar rate of acceleration as in the Dec. 31, 2023, quarterly report, but new bankruptcy cases remain significantly lower than before the start of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
HARTFORD, CT – The House Thursday passed a bill to prohibit healthcare providers from reporting some patients’ medical debt to credit agencies after debate over whether elective procedures should be covered.
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