Delaware Faces Backlash Over Deep Hospital Budget Cuts

Under HB 350, Delaware hospitals stand to lose millions of dollars. Opponents of the legislation worry about impacts to patient care. Spending Bill Could Have Unintended Consequences Image Credit: Shutterstock / Jirapong Manustrong The bill aims to reduce unnecessary spending, but will have a severe practical impact on healthcare in the state. Politician-Run Review Board … Read more

Can California Overcome Its Home Insurance Crisis?

Home insurance is an important policy to protect your home from various events (depending on the underwriting). But Californians still have insurance concerns and have already spent hundreds of dollars trying to make it work to their advantage.  Wildfires and Climate Change  The effects of climate change are felt throughout the world. In California, this … Read more

Starbucks is the Next Chain to Introduce a Discounted ‘Value’ Menu

The value wars wage on as American fast-food chains introduce promotions and discounts to lure customers back into stores. Now, a new corporation has entered the ring – Starbucks.  New Offer from Starbucks First McDonald’s, then Wendy’s, and now Starbucks have introduced promo deals in a bid to appeal to inflation-battered customers who are now … Read more

Alarm Bells Ring Over California’s $73 Billion Budget Gap

California’s financial woes are escalating, surpassing initial projections. Initially, Governor Gavin Newsom anticipated a $37.9 billion shortfall for 2024-2025. However, updated data indicates the deficit could reach $73 billion. While the Legislative Analyst’s Office cautioned of a $68 billion shortage, the actual problem exceeds their estimations. Not Enough Money and Frustration Image Credit: Shutterstock / … Read more