Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - January 9, 2025
Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Banks, lenders to no longer consider medical debt under new rule
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has finalized a rule stating credit agencies cannot share a person's medical debt history.
Tribes applaud as Biden announces two new national monuments in California
The White House also intends to designate the new Satittla Highlands National Monument, which covers 224,000 acres.
Nebraska university students address affordable housing shortage
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North Dakota K-12 schools affected by nationwide cyber breach
A nationwide cybersecurity breach has affected software used by North Dakota public schools.
Feds reject state petitions to delist grizzly bears
In a 171-page document released January 8, FWS rejected attempts to move the species under state management.
Highlights from the first day of the Colorado legislative session
(Colorado Newsline)
The Colorado General Assembly began its 75th regular session Wednesday, the start of a 120-day process to introduce, debate and vote on new state laws.
This year, Democrats hold a majority in both chambers, though they lost three seats in the House during the November general election. They have a 23-12 majority in the Senate and a 43-22 majority in the House.
Lawsuit claims pricing algorithm inflated rental prices across country
The lawsuit says renters are paying inflated prices because of a coordinated illegal scheme.
Proposed ballot measure would halt gray wolf reintroduction program
A group called Colorado Advocates for Smart Wolf Policy filed the draft ballot measure
The Yonder Report: News from rural America - January 9, 2025
News from rural America.
