Pennsylvania State

Columbus, OH

WITF

Damage from flooding is expected to get worse in Pennsylvania as a result of human-caused climate change. But less than 2% of insured properties in the state carry flood insurance, an important tool for recovery after the waters recede. The problem is often cost. Families pay hundreds or even thousands...

New tax breaks, grants and assistance: Pa. task force makes recommendations on flood insurance

Fox Business

Experts talk to FOX Business about what prices will be like at the gas pump this summer as travel picks back up. The insight comes just weeks away from the Fourth of July.

Gas prices: What to expect this summer

Louisiana State

The Motley Fool

Thanks to gas taxes and other factors, some states have lower prices on fuel than others. Check if your state is on the list, and learn other ways to save.

10 States With the Cheapest Gas

New Jersey State

Discover which states have the highest gas taxes and how it affects your wallet. Find out if your state makes the list.

10 States With the Highest Gas Tax

You'll need to earn around $25 per hour to live on your own in the United States' 25 largest cities. That's a median figure: You'll need more in cities like San Francisco or Boston, and less in San Antonio or Detroit. The money covers a single person's basic expenses like housing in a studio apartment, food, health care and transportation, based on estimates from the nonprofit Economic Policy Institute's Living Wage Family Budget calculator.

How much a single person needs to earn to live alone in the 25 largest U.S. cities

Texas State

FinanceBuzz

As you plan to retire, inflation may have you hoping to find a more affordable location. Consider these cities in Texas if you have a modest retirement budget.

5 Best Texas Cities To Retire on a Budget of $1,500 a Month

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Chesterfield Township, NJ

Morristown Minute

Modern, trauma-informed facility to replace Edna Mahan Correctional Facility. Chesterfield Township, N.J. – On June 13, 2024, the New Jersey Department of Corrections (NJDOC) announced a significant milestone in the development of a new women's correctional facility with the release of an open solicitation for design consultation. This step is crucial for providing the necessary architectural and engineering services for the project, which aims to create a modern, trauma-informed environment with centralized services and ample program space.

New Women's Correctional Facility in Chesterfield Township

Latin Times

The share of immigrants in the workforce has grown steadily over the last 15 years and more rapidly since 2020 as immigrants have returned to work more quickly post COVID-19 than their U.S.-born counterparts. As the U.S. economy increasingly relies on migrant labor, a new study by Brookings shows which states and occupations may see the highest need of foreign-born labor in the years to come.

California, Texas and New York among top states projected to have highest demand for work visas by 2030

Baton Rouge, LA

GOBankingRates

The southern part of the United States is known for a lot of things that make it a desirable location to live -- many of the states enjoy nice weather, a slower pace of life and lower costs of living compared to their northern neighbors.

5 Most Expensive Southern Cities With High Crime Rates

Newark, NJ

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

Broward County, FL

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Cooper City, FL

Edmond Thorne

Ashley Ruth Morin, a 28-year-old attorney from Cooper City, Florida, is currently facing three felony charges after authorities accused her of using her position to assist in a property fraud case.

Broward County Attorney Faces Felony Charges in Property Fraud

UPI News

Ahead of this week's 4th of July travels, the Biden administration announced the sale of 1 million barrels of gasoline in its latest effort to push down the price of gas which largely will impact the northeast U.S.

Biden administration announces sale of 1M barrels of gasoline ahead of July 4 travel

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

Clifton, NJ

Newark, NJ – Evangelos Megariotis, a 72-year-old orthopedic surgeon from Clifton, admitted to multiple counts of unlawfully prescribing pain medications to his patients. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced the guilty plea today.

Surgeon Guilty of Illegal Narcotic Prescriptions, Faces 20 Years

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

Alabama State

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A Piece of Travel

Looking to move to a state that goes easier on your wallet? In a recent study, Forbes discovered the ten cheapest states to live in. Moving to any of these states could put some hard-earned money back in your pocket.

10 States With the Lowest Cost of Living

Gloucester County, NJ

Franklinville, NJ

FRANKLINVILLE, N.J. -A Gloucester County, New Jersey, man admitted today that he defrauded the government of more than $200,000 in Social Security and Medicaid benefits, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Man Guilty of $200K Social Security & Medicaid Fraud

Tennessee State

Nashville, TN

The Fred D. Thompson U.S. Courthouse and Federal Building in Nashville, Tenn., site of federal trials.Tennessee has a higher incarceration rate than every state but seven and every country but El Salvador. (Photo John Partipilo) Tennessee has one of the highest rates of people put in jail or prison, a...

If Tennessee was its own country, it would have the 9th highest incarceration rate in the world

Georgia State

Coffee County, GA

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 49-year-old woman from Douglas was recently arrested for allegedly submitting a life insurance policy for her ex-husband without his knowledge. According to a Coffee County Sheriff’s Office incident report, detectives met with a man on May 7 at the Coffee County Law Enforcement Center concerning a reported case of insurance fraud.

Georgia woman charged for allegedly filing life insurance policy application on ex-husband

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

According to Shakey's website, this pizza parlor is only in California, North Carolina, and Washington state in the U.S. now. This was my family's go-to pizza joint when my father was stationed with the Air Force outside of Omaha, Nebraska. We liked it so much, that when we were transferred again, it was hopeful we'd find another one.

Shakey's Pizza Parlor and nostalgia: the first franchised pizza restaurant also landed in Missouri

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Impact fees paid by gas drillers in Pa. in 2023 drop by more than $100 million

Pennsylvania collected about $180 million in impact fees from natural gas companies in 2023 – one of the lowest amounts paid since the fee started. The...

Impact fees paid by gas drillers in Pa. in 2023 drop by more than $100 million

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