Essential herbicide, but at what cost? Paraquat remains in US despite bans elsewhere Tuesday, December 5 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- The number of nations where paraquat, an agricultural herbicide, is allowed to be used continues to dwindle, yet paraquat continues to receive stamps of approval from federal regulators in the United States."Contrary to these dozens of countries, which have looked at... Read More.
Jeff Bezos’ move to Miami to cost Washington millions in tax revenue Friday, November 3 by The Center Square (The Center Square) – Billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos announced on Thursday that he is leaving Washington state for sunny Miami, Florida, which means the Evergreen State is... Read More.
Child or Pet? Cost is a Main Factor Thursday, October 19 by Marcee MaylinThe growing cost of raising children is just one of the reasons a high number of Americans say they have recently chosen pets over parenthood.USA TODAY Blueprint surveyed dog owners nationwide and found that 40% of all people and 67% of Gen Z/young Millennials... Read More.
Despite inflation, Walmart CEO says Thanksgiving meal will cost less than last year Wednesday, October 18 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- With just over one month remaining until Thanksgiving and the start of the winter holiday season, Americans are already eyeing grocery prices to gauge how much their festive gatherings are going to cost this year. But one major retailer is ignoring... Read More.
Staffing imbalance could cost Seattle schools $3.6M in state funding Tuesday, October 10 by The Center Square (The Center Square) – Seattle Public Schools is at risk of losing out on $3.6 million in state funding due to a staffing imbalance at a number of... Read More.
Autoworkers strike has cost US economy nearly $4B, report says Tuesday, October 3 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- An ongoing strike carried out by tens of thousands of autoworkers has cost the U.S. economy billions of dollars, denying workers their wages and cutting output at car companies, according to a study from a Michigan-based research firm that was reviewed... Read More.
These states are where it will cost you the most and the least to raise kids Wednesday, September 20 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- While the joy of raising a child is priceless, the actual dollars and cents cost of it all is sharply on the rise, a new study shows.The average cost of raising a child rose nearly 20% in the United States from... Read More.
Cost of security prompted by Idaho college killings tops $1.2M for university Thursday, August 17 by ABC News(MOSCOW, Idaho) -- The financial costs to the community continue to climb in the aftermath of the killing of four Idaho college students last fall.Nine months after the King Road quadruple homicide rocked North Idaho, the University of Idaho has already blown through the... Read More.
Jack Smith’s special counsel probe cost over $5 million in opening months, says DOJ report Friday, July 7 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- The office of special counsel Jack Smith spent nearly $5.5 million in under five months as it investigated both Donald Trump's handling of classified documents and the effort to overturn the results of the 2020 election, according to expenditure reports disclosed Friday... Read More.
Will the debt ceiling deal actually increase SNAP food stamp eligibility, cost? Wednesday, May 31 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- Work requirements for government safety net programs are back in the spotlight as the House readies for a key vote on the debt ceiling deal brokered by President Joe Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy.In a twist, a new analysis from the Congressional Budget... Read More.
With the high cost of drugs used for weight loss like Ozempic and Mounjaro, some users turn to compounding pharmacies Thursday, May 18 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- As medications like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro used by some for weight loss experience a surge in popularity, they remain out of reach for many people.The reason is the medications' cost, which can run more than $1,000 a month without insurance... Read More.
Cantwell Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Expand Aviation Workforce, Lower Cost Barriers to Enter Pilot & Maintenance Careers Monday, May 15 by Marcee MaylinThe Aviation Workforce Development Act would expand 529 plans to include pilot and aviation maintenance education. WA leads the nation in aerospace and aviation industries. The field supports more than 250,000 WA jobs.U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce,... Read More.