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- 1Supreme Court Allows SAVE Student Loan Program to Continue▼Supreme Court Reauthorizes SAVE Program, but It’s Not as Big a Deal as Some Would Have You Believe
The Cato Institute argues that the Supreme Court's decision to reauthorize the SAVE student loan repayment program is being overstated by some commentators, and that its practical impact is smaller than claimed. The SAVE plan, an income-driven repayment scheme for federal student borrowers, has been a frequent target of litigation and political debate, making any court action on it headline-worthy.
- 2Medicaid-funded meal deliveries face uncertain future amid cuts▼Meal deliveries can save money and improve health. Will they survive Medicaid cuts?
Medicaid programs in several states cover home-delivered meals for patients with serious illnesses, an approach studies show can reduce hospitalizations and save money while improving health. NPR and WNYC are examining whether these food-as-medicine benefits will survive proposed Medicaid spending cuts, with providers and patients voicing concern over potential loss of coverage.
- 3New York Commits Nearly $1 Billion to Climate and Energy Programs●New York Adds Nearly $1 Billion Toward Energy Savings and Climate Programs
New York is directing close to $1 billion in new funding toward energy savings and climate programs. The investment is aimed at cutting energy costs and advancing the state's climate goals. Details on how the money will be allocated remain limited, but the scale of the commitment makes it a significant development in state-level climate policy.
- 4Kroger ends fuel discount as gas prices hit September record▼Kroger pulls a gas perk as pump prices set a September record
Kroger has discontinued one of its gas perk programs just as US pump prices reached a record high for the month of September. The grocery chain's fuel savings scheme had let shoppers redeem points for discounts at the pump. The timing of the withdrawal has drawn attention, with customers facing some of the highest September fuel costs on record now losing a program that cushioned those expenses.
- 5Colorado weighs cuts to addiction recovery coaches amid Medicaid surge▼Colorado targets cuts to addiction recovery coaches as Medicaid spending jumps 286%
Colorado officials are considering cuts to recovery coaching services for people with addiction, as Medicaid spending on these supports has jumped 286%. The proposal has drawn concern from recovery advocates who argue the coaches are a cost-effective way to keep people in treatment, while state budget writers look for savings in a rapidly growing Medicaid program.
- 6Puerto Rico Retirees Say Tax Break Wasn't the Point▼The Retirees Who Moved to Puerto Rico for the Tax Break Say the Tax Break Was Never the Point
American retirees who relocated to Puerto Rico, an island known for its generous tax incentives aimed at attracting mainland transplants, are pushing back on the assumption that tax savings drove their move. They describe lifestyle, climate and community as the real reasons they settled there. The discussion highlights how the island's tax-break programs have shaped its reputation among mainland transplants, even as longtime arrivals insist their decisions were about life, not finances.
- 7Education freedom accounts become issue in Texas Comptroller race▼Education freedom accounts and the Texas Comptroller race
Education freedom accounts, the state-backed private school savings programs at the center of Texas's school choice debate, are emerging as a talking point in the race for Texas Comptroller. The Comptroller's office would play a key role in administering any such accounts, making candidates' positions on the program relevant to voters. Local coverage in Austin is examining how the contenders would handle the responsibility.
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A major grocery retailer has discontinued a fuel discount program that allowed shoppers to convert grocery purchases into savings at the pump. The company confirmed the perk is being killed off, and customers are voicing frustration over losing a benefit that helped offset high gas prices. Details on which chain is affected and when the change takes effect were not immediately available.