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A bill in the Iowa legislature would place restrictions on using appraisals for future storm damage, and opponents worry about the impact on household
As phone companies prepare to shut down their 3G networks, officials are urging Granite Staters to check if they use any affected devices. AT&T already shut down its 3G network in February, T-Mobile has plans to do so in July and Verizon at the end of the year. Mark Doyle, director, division of emergency services and communications for the New Hampshire Department of Safety, noted the transition away from 3G is to build capacity for newer networks, such as 5G, which is growing rapidly and takes a lot of bandwidth. ...
A recent report found Tennessee households pay more than $6,000 a year on prescriptions, far more than the national average of around $4,000 dollars. Yesterday, U.S. Senate lawmakers held a hearing on prescription-drug pricing, as inflation continues to drive up prices. ...
Local credit union employees are providing volunteer financial counseling services to QVC plant employees and their immediate families who were impacted by the Rocky Mount warehouse fire. The 1.5 million square foot distribution facility was severely damaged by a fire last December. Coastal Credit Union Branch Manger Shane Lancaster said residents can receive assistance with managing bills and income, miming damage to credit and navigating retirement. ...
Cleanup continues from last weekend's deadly tornadoes in Iowa. A bill in the legislature would place restrictions on using appraisals for future storm damage, and opponents worry about the impact on households who have seen their share of recent disasters. The measure, which has already cleared the House, would prohibit homeowners from seeking their own appraisals in determining what caused the damage. ...