Tag: Government regulations
US plans to make airlines refund fees if bags are delayed
The Transportation Department will propose that airlines be required to refund fees on checked baggage if the bags aren't delivered to passengers quickly enough.
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House poised to approve $715 billion transportation bill
WASHINGTON — The Democratic-led House is set to approve a sizable $715 billion transportation bill Thursday, a potential investment in roads, rail, public transit...
Overhaul makes it easier for aspiring teachers to get grants
The U.S. Education Department on Thursday loosened the rules around a grant program that’s intended to help aspiring teachers pay for college but has...
GOP congressman flouts mask rules on airline flight to Texas
WASHINGTON — A Texas congressman who has been an outspoken critic of COVID-19 mask mandates went without a mask for at least a portion...
PG&E seeks $3.6 billion in rate hikes for wildfire safety
SAN FRANCISCO — Pacific Gas & Electric asked regulators Wednesday to grant a $3.6 billion rate hike to help it pay for hardening its...
How COVID-fueled crowdfunding can revive small businesses
A pandemic-fueled boom in crowdfunding has small businesses flocking to capital-raising platforms that experts say could help many companies get back to normal —...
Trump-era law on surprise medical bills advances under Biden
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration on Thursday began putting in place consumer protections against “surprise” medical bills enacted in bipartisan legislation signed last year...
Clyburn to push Medicaid expansion in series of town halls
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The third-ranking Democrat in the U.S. House is embarking on a listening tour to talk up the Biden administration's federal aid...
North Dakota law aimed at regulating PBMs gets support
BISMARCK, N.D. — A coalition of attorneys general from nearly three dozen states and nine pharmacy associations are supporting a North Dakota law aimed...
Judge blocks Florida law aimed at punishing social media
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A federal judge on Wednesday blocked for the time being a new Florida law that sought to punish large social media...