Patricia Wells

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer faced a tough crowd in Congress on Tuesday as he discussed the Trump administration’s ongoing tariff strategy. During a hearing, Greer confirmed that there are no immediate plans to adjust the current tariff program, which sparked criticism from Democrats and some concerns from Republican lawmakers. Greer, who is responsible for … Read more

A severe weather outbreak in the central United States has caused significant damage and disruption, with estimates of economic losses ranging from $80 billion to $90 billion. This preliminary figure comes from AccuWeather and highlights the scale of the disaster that unfolded from April 2 to April 6. During this period, a rare weather system … Read more

Minnesota lawmakers are taking steps to help low-income residents with a new auto insurance program. The proposed bill, known as HF 2215, aims to create the Minnesota Lifeline Insurance Program. This program would offer affordable auto insurance to people whose household income is no more than 300% of the federal poverty level, which is about … Read more

New Mexico’s Superintendent of Insurance, Alice Kane, has announced an important change that will help homeowners in the state. The maximum coverage for residential property insurance has been raised from $350,000 to $750,000. This decision comes through the New Mexico Fair Access to Insurance Requirements Plan, known as NM FAIR Plan. The increase is especially … Read more

HW International, a Dutch insurance broker, has successfully completed a management buyout with support from OBL Investments, a private investment firm. While the financial details of this deal remain undisclosed, it marks a significant shift for the company, which has undergone a restructuring process over the past year. The buyout involves HWI BV, the holding … Read more

President Donald Trump’s recent tariff plans have sent shockwaves through global markets, leading to significant declines in both Asian and European stocks. On Monday, Trump stated that foreign governments would have to pay "a lot of money" to have the tariffs lifted. This comment, along with his comparison of the tariffs to "medicine to fix … Read more

A federal appeals court has ruled that President Donald Trump cannot remove Democratic members from two federal labor boards. This decision, made by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, overturns an earlier ruling and adds more challenges to Trump’s attempts to exert control over independent federal agencies. On Monday, the … Read more

Rising medical costs and economic worries are taking a toll on American workers, according to a recent study by MetLife. The 2025 U.S. Employee Benefit Trends Study shows that employees are feeling less healthy, less productive, and less engaged than before. The report indicates a decline of 5% in holistic health, productivity, and engagement among … Read more

New Mexico has been identified as having the highest rate of uninsured homes in the United States. A recent report highlights that nearly one in seven homes across the country lacks insurance coverage. According to the data, about 11.3 million out of 82.9 million owner-occupied homes, which is approximately 13.6%, are uninsured. This report, produced … Read more

A federal judge has awarded nearly $2 million in damages to the family of Ulises Valladares, a Texas man who was fatally shot by an FBI agent during a rescue attempt in January 2018. Valladares, 47, was kidnapped and was bound and blindfolded when the incident occurred. The shooting took place as authorities tried to … Read more