Human Interest

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is considering a monumental change to Medicare -- and believes that President Donald Trump might support her plan.

Her big idea? Binding arbitration -- a method that empowers government-appointed "arbitrators" to dictate the price of new medications and treatments. She hopes it'll lower drug spending.

Arbitration is just a fig leaf for government price controls. And like all price controls, arbitration would discourage medical innovation.

National Jewish Health Launches Vaping and Tobacco

Cessation Program to Help with Youth Vaping Epidemic
My Life, My Quit™ is the first comprehensive program designed just for teens

One of the seven money habits I often talk about is simply “Make a Plan for Your Money.” It’s so basic, but so many people don’t do it on a regular basis. Another way of saying this—and hang with me here—is you need to make a budget. I know what you’re thinking. Budgeting is so boring! I get that. But, honestly, budgeting gets a bad rap.

Fracking helped save the lives of roughly 11,000 Americans each winter from 2005 to 2010, according to a recent National Bureau of Economic Research paper.

How? By driving down energy prices and helping them affordably heat their homes.

Congress will soon vote on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), a landmark trade pact finalized by all three nations last November. This deal is a historic victory for workers. It would guarantee fairer pay through wage requirements, ensure safe working environments, and strengthen workers' rights to unionize for better benefits.

Despite these labor-friendly provisions, my fellow Democrats have been slow to endorse the USMCA but their hesitation is unwarranted. Ratifying the agreement is the surest way to improve the lives of workers across North America.

IIncreased staff and additional inspection stations at Lake Powell to meet holiday demand

Salt Lake City —– Beginning this weekend, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is boosting its inspection and decontamination capacity along the routes leaving Lake Powell to more efficiently meet boater needs. Additionally, law enforcement is increasing its efforts to identify violators and cite them when necessary.

The Senate just confirmed Andrew Wheeler to lead the Environmental Protection Agency.   

Since joining the Trump administration early last year, Wheeler has eagerly pared back environmental regulations. He's sure to continue these rollbacks now that he's the EPA's official head.