May 21, 2024

In Houston, storm damage recovery and insurance hurdles

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Over the last year, there's been a nearly 32% increase in people turning to last-resort insurance policies in Texas.

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Bad weather, bad news for homeowners seeking insurance in Texas

by Elizabeth Trovall

May 21, 2024

More severe weather events means higher rates and more Texans forced into state insurance plans.

Over the last year, Anna Stafford with the Texas FAIR Plan Association has seen a nearly 32% increase in people turning to last-resort insurance policies. Above, storm damage in Houston on May 17.

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A resignation at the FDIC

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer

Fallout from an investigation of sexual harassment at the FDIC is leading the agency’s chair, Martin Gruenberg, to step down. He says he’ll leave once his successor is confirmed.

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Democracy in the Desert

State legislatures advance measures to support local news

by David Brancaccio and Alex Schroeder

May 21, 2024

Bills in New York and California include things like tax credits for employing local journalists and taxes on Meta and Google.

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Leanna Byrne Host, BBC

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Dylan Miettinen Digital Producer

John Bruington Media Producer

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