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Is Congress on the right track with its proposed EV tax?A bipartisan bill in Congress could add a new tax for electric vehicles just as there is a renewed push to move away from gas-powered cars. The proposed EV fee would start at $130 annually and is considered an attempt to make sure all drivers pay their fair share. The federal government collects 18.4 cents per gallon on every U.S. gasoline purchase to…

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Americans are using buy now, pay later more than ever. Here’s what to know if you’re one of themBy ADRIANA MORGA NEW YORK (AP) — Americans spent more than $160 billion last year using buy now, pay later plans, according to research published by Federal Reserve economists. Experts say they’re increasingly seeing people use the plans for everyday expenses like groceries, bills, transportation and, sometimes rent. “It has been very hard out there […]

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Senate reaches deal on bill to speed approvals of new energy projectsSenators from both parties are saying they have reached a bipartisan deal on legislation aimed at speeding up permitting reviews for new energy and infrastructure projects that now face yearslong delays as lawmakers seek to meet growing demand for electricity and other forms of energy.

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Trump’s shift from 'Housing First' is causing upheaval for homelessness programs and many they serveThe Trump administration is shifting federal policy and dollars away from the “Housing First” approach that has been at the heart of federal homelessness policy. It's causing upheaval among homelessness organizations nationwide.

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Proposal could reduce affordable housing financing in CTThe gains represented by additional funding in this important legislation might be wiped out by changes proposed by two federal bank agencies.

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Yes, travel credit card APRs are high - but the lowest doesn’t always winAPRs don't matter if you pay your bill in full each month.

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Former CT housing authority director accused of fraud, money launderingA federal grand jury in New Haven returned a nine-count indictment charging him with five counts of wire fraud and four counts of making illegal monetary transactions.

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States bet big on rural health startups, with a Silicon Valley twistModernizing technology infrastructure is a key pillar of the federal rural health program.

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Where young adults are house hunting. How CT does amid all states.Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) snapshot data from the Federal Financial Institutions

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Thousands could lose housing as court lifts ban on HUD funding changesAn appeals court temporarily lifted a ban on federal funding changes last week, a move advocates say puts thousands of Connecticut residents at risk of homelessness.

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Hartford doesn’t need reinvention. It needs connectionMayor Arunan Arulampalam deserves some credit for his focus on bringing neighborhoods, businesses, institutions and people together

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California’s high-speed rail authority wasted money on first-class flights, trips to nightclub, report findsThe train has come under immense scrutiny in recent years from the federal government.

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Gas tax holiday bill on ice despite House rule fracasA group of rebels held up floor action on other matters to press their demands.

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Federal prosecutors charge 3 with stealing $12M in homelessness aid in Southern CaliforniaThis is the second arrest in Southern California this week related to federal fraud charges.

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US futures climb ahead of Fed interest rate call, retail sales numbersU.S. futures are rising as investors await the Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates, with high expectations of a hike.

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Families of 67 who died in last year's midair collision want reformsThe loved ones of the 67 people killed in last year's collision between an airliner and Army helicopter over Washington, D.C., have a message for Congress and regulators.

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Amazon suspends ties with cargo airline, and MIA still faces delays after crashMIAMI — Amazon has suspended ties with a cargo airline operating the plane that crashed at Miami International Airport a week ago. Meanwhile, the Federal Aviation Administration lifted a ground delay advisory at the airport as flight operations improved Monday morning for travelers. “Operations are normal,” as far as the FAA is concerned, spokesperson…

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Fed Chairman Warsh faces pressure to ‘put up or shut up’ after hot CPI reportFederal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh faces intense pressure to raise interest rates at next week’s policy meeting after a highly anticipated inflation report showed U.S. consumer prices marched higher last month. Underlying inflation rose more than expected in August, as the core consumer price index, which excludes food and energy costs, increased 0.3%…

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Schools, libraries sound alarm over potential changes to federal internet programIn June, the FCC announced it would be exploring changes to the E-Rate program.

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Plane’s flight data indicates pilots tried aborting landing right before crashMIAMI — The pilots of the Amazon Prime plane that crashed at Miami International Airport Sunday may have been trying to go airborne again as they struggled to regain control of the Boeing 767 jet before it overshot the runway and killed five people, federal investigators said. National Transportation Safety Board investigators reviewed the jet’s flight…

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