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Kim Reynolds on Thursday signed into law a measure temporarily increasing taxes on certain private health insurers to help close a growing Medicaid budget shortfall, setting up a debate over whether the move will stabilize care or drive up costs for Iowans. The legislation, House File 2739, raises the tax on health maintenance organizations from about 0.9%…

Trump said the U.S. was in serious discussions with a "more reasonable regime" to end the war that has widened since it began a month ago with U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran. But he repeated his warning to Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz or risk U.S. attacks on Iranian oil wells and power plants. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the U.S. central bank can wait to…

The following information was released by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas:. Oil and gas activity increased in first quarter 2026, according to industry executives responding to the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas Energy Survey. The ongoing conflict in the Middle East, however, has generated substantial uncertainty for firms about the near-term outlook….

The following information was released by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York:. Remarks at the Staten Island Economic Development Corporation, Staten Island, New York City As prepared for delivery. Thank you to the Staten Island Economic Development Corporation for hosting todays event.

Boston Omaha Corporation announced its financial results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, in connection with filing its Annual Report on Form 10- K with the Securities and Exchange Commission. During fiscal 2025, we had net other expense of $14.5 million, which included a $17.6 million unrealized loss on the Sky Harbour warrants held by Boston…

—Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Monday that it is important to closely monitor inflation amid a spike in energy prices from the Iran war. Powell, who spoke before nearly 400 students at Harvard University as gas prices inched toward an average of $4 per gallon in the U.S., said there wasn't a lot Fed policymakers could do since energy shocks“ tend to come…

The following information was released by the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston:. Wright joined the Boston Federal Reserve Bank in 2019, and has served as the Banks general counsel, overseeing the Legal department and providing strategic counsel to Bank leadership. He received the Boston College Law School Lifetime Achievement Award in 2024 and was inducted…

It is important to note that the war continues unabated, with Iran continuing to fire on Gulf nations in recent hours. The Polymarket prediction market sees a ceasefire as likely to happen in the second half of April, and also sees the US as likely to send ground forces into Iran in April. 3. Stock markets are either consolidating or higher- they are doing especially…

The following information was released by the U.S. Government Accountability Office:. The Network of Central Banks and Supervisors for Greening the Financial System is a forum for sharing best practices and working on climate-related financial risk. The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, and the…

Kim Reynolds on Thursday signed into law a measure temporarily increasing taxes on certain private health insurers to help close a growing Medicaid budget shortfall, setting up a debate over whether the move will stabilize care or drive up costs for Iowans. The legislation, House File 2739, raises the tax on health maintenance organizations from about 0.9%…

Kim Reynolds on Thursday signed into law a measure temporarily increasing taxes on certain private health insurers to help close a growing Medicaid budget shortfall, setting up a debate over whether the move will stabilize care or drive up costs for Iowans. The legislation, House File 2739, raises the tax on health maintenance organizations from about 0.9%…

Kim Reynolds on Thursday signed into law a measure temporarily increasing taxes on certain private health insurers to help close a growing Medicaid budget shortfall, setting up a debate over whether the move will stabilize care or drive up costs for Iowans. The legislation, House File 2739, raises the tax on health maintenance organizations from about 0.9%…

DES MOINES— A temporary tax increase on some health insurers to help fill a Medicaid budget shortfall— a move Democrats and insurers say will ultimately raise health care costs for all Iowans— is headed to Iowa Gov. Republicans defended the bill as a necessary and limited tool to stabilize Medicaid services for vulnerable Iowans and to draw down additional…

The following information was released by the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond:. President, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. Appalachian Highlands Economic Forum at East Tennessee State University.

There are many ways that individuals can be subject to IRS tax penalties. In 2023, the IRS assessed about $7 billion in tax penalties. One reason for the spike in penalties a few years ago is that the Federal Reserve raised interest rates beginning in 2022.

The following information was released by the Federal Reserve Board:. Before we sit down, I thought I might offer some context for our conversation by outlining my views on the outlook for the U.S. economy and the implications for monetary policy.1 I will also touch briefly on regulatory matters. As you know, the Federal Open Market Committee met last week and…

The following information was released by the Federal Reserve Board:. The Federal Reserve Board on Thursday announced it has made the joint findings with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency required for the OCC to approve a request by Morgan Stanley Bank, N.A., of Salt Lake City, Utah, for an exemption under section 23 A of the Federal Reserve Act.

Thank you, Donald, for the kind introduction.1 I am honored to be here in Dallas. It is an opportune time for that discussion, just a week after our last Federal Open Market Committee meeting. I see the U.S. economy continuing to grow, led by resilient consumers and healthy business investment.