How a $10 Fee on Your Car Insurance Bill Is Actually Spent
In New York State, a $10 annual fee is automatically added to car insurance policies to fight car theft and fraud, contributing to rising premiums. [ more ]
Judge considering lawsuit against Central Health - Austin Monitor
Judge Meachum is considering arguments in a lawsuit concerning Central Health's use of taxpayer money for the University of Texas' Dell Medical School. [ more ]
New York Spends Millions on Mental Health Street Teams. Do They Work?
New York City's program to treat mentally ill homeless people has not been operating effectively, according to an audit.
Fewer than a third of the people in the program regularly took their prescribed medications, and one in four never met with a psychiatrist or nurse. [ more ]
Boeing needs 'heightened level of oversight,' says top U.S. aviation regulator | CBC News
The chief of the FAA has expressed concerns about the safety oversight of Boeing. The FAA is currently conducting an audit of Boeing's manufacturing practices.
The FAA is investigating issues with a Boeing 737 Max 9 jetliner that experienced an emergency door panel blow off at 4,800 meters over Oregon. [ more ]