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FCC Moves to End Discounts for Wi-Fi Hotspot Lending and School Bus Connectivity

FCC Moves to End Discounts for Wi-Fi Hotspot Lending and School Bus Connectivity

The Federal Communications Commission voted to end discounts for library and school Wi-Fi hotspot lending programs on Tuesday, drawing criticism from lawmakers and librarians who say the move will make it more difficult for people who are low-income or live in rural areas to access the internet. The 2-1 vote reverses a Biden-era expansion of…MORE

Prices for Home Remodeling Outpaced Inflation in the Second Quarter Due to Labor Costs

Prices for Home Remodeling Outpaced Inflation in the Second Quarter Due to Labor Costs

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The cost of home repair and remodeling is rising faster than inflation, according to a new report. Data analytics company Verisk’s Repair and Remodeling Index shows a 3.4% increase in the April-June quarter compared to last year, outpacing the 2.7% rise in inflation. The index tracks over 10,000 home improvement products.…MORE

Trump Administration Announces Lower Drug Prices with Pfizer

Trump Administration Announces Lower Drug Prices with Pfizer

(WBAP/KLIF) — FOX News — President Trump has announced a new agreement with drugmaker Pfizer to voluntarily sell the company’s medications through Medicaid at lower prices. The president touting the announcement. The Trump administration has been pushing for drugmakers to align domestic prices with the lowest levels paid by countries with similar incomes under the…MORE