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United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby calls for inheritance taxes near 100% and a national wealth tax. What he wants the US to change and why it matters
October 20, 2026 06:16 PM EDT
The Economic Times.
Scott Kirby, the CEO of United Airlines, has called for a nationwide wealth tax and higher inheritance taxes. He argues that wealth inequality poses a significant threat to American society and needs a national response. Kirby suggests that a federal system will reduce relocation incentives for wealthy individuals seeking lower taxes. His own compensation, amounting to $32.3 million, has drawn attention alongside his tax proposals.
Columbus' housing perspective helps inform federal legislation
October 20, 2026 10:00 AM EDT
Norfolk Daily News.
When Columbus City Administrator Tara Vasicek took Columbus’ workforce housing challenges to Washington, D.C., in March 2025, she gave federal lawmakers a closer look at the barriers communities face in
Artificial intelligence can bring justice closer to those who have always been denied access to it - Latinoamérica 21
October 20, 2026 08:00 AM EDT
Latinoamérica 21
Analysis L21 | Artificial intelligence can bring justice closer to those who have always been far removed from it.
I Believed American Healthcare Was the Best in the World. Then I Did the Math
October 19, 2026 06:01 PM EDT
Zeteo, Inc
Yale epidemiologist Alison Galvani anticipated a hefty price tag for Medicare for All. But she found that we are already paying more than enough right now to cover the cost of universal healthcare.
“A significant milestone for artists in Ireland”: Basic income scheme for Irish musicians is up and running
October 19, 2026 07:59 AM EDT
Yahoo! Inc.
First 750 applicants to start receiving their payments this week
Looming Medicaid changes poised to hit already strained hospitals
October 19, 2026 06:24 AM EDT
APG - Associated Press Group.
The upcoming Medicaid changes in 2027 will enforce stricter income thresholds, work requirements, and more frequent renewals, potentially reducing enrollment by 10.5 million and trimming $1 trillion in spending over the next decade.
Colorado's public option has some healthcare lessons for America
October 19, 2026 06:00 AM EDT
Vox Media, Inc.
Colorado found a way to make health care cheaper. Other states are paying attention.
Housing Ballot Measures Put Property Costs and Development Rules in Focus Across 3 States
October 19, 2026 05:03 AM EDT
Grihik.
Housing ballot measures in three US states could affect property taxes, development, affordability and housing supply for homeowners, renters and investors.
United CEO Wants A Wealth Tax And Near-100% Inheritance Taxes—You Don't Have To Be Rich To Lose
October 18, 2026 05:04 PM EDT
View from the Wing.
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby wants a national wealth tax and inheritance tax rates approaching 100%. He told the New York Times that inequality is a danger to society. But you don’t have to be rich to lose: discouraging saving and investment means slower wage growth and fewer opportunities. His proposal also rewards spending wealth on luxuries—including the premium cabins and caviar United sells—instead of leaving it to your children.
Somerville loves its triple-deckers. But a new state law may have them wondering how many are too many. - The Boston Globe
October 18, 2026 03:56 PM EDT
The Boston Globe
A triple-decker, behind a triple-decker? A new state housing law raises questions in Somerville.
New Mexico labor officials push new affordable housing policy platform
October 17, 2026 08:45 PM EDT
The Santa Fe New Mexican.
The state has an estimated shortage of about 50,000 homes, and 250,000 households spend more than 30% of their pretax income on housing.
Recovery Housing as a Solution to Homelessness
October 16, 2026 11:39 AM EDT
https://manhattan
The Trump administration has changed federal policy toward homelessness and addiction. Its efforts reflect broad dissatisfaction with the prevailing policies of the past decade. First, in homelessness services, the administration wants to expand programs that pursue goals beyond keeping the formerly homeless housed, such as better behavioral health. Second, within addiction services, the Trump administration […]
Candidates pitch housing affordability fixes as a midterm gambit
October 16, 2026 10:13 AM EDT
HousingWire
Housing affordability is rising in 2026 races, with proposals spanning permitting, LIHTC, investor limits, tariffs and assistance.
Higher deductibles meet record-low financial security as workers skip care, WTW finds
October 16, 2026 06:13 AM EDT
Insurance Business Magazine
Employers plan to shift more costs to staff in 2027, but a third of workers are already putting off medical appointments because of money worries
Americans see too much economic inequality, but split on how to address it
October 15, 2026 06:27 PM EDT
Fox 45 Baltimore.
Most Americans say there is too much economic inequality, and 24% of those folks think the solution might be to completely rebuild our economic system, according to a new report from the Pew Research Center.
Bracing for H.R. 1: State and County leaders raise alarm over ongoing threats to safety net programs
October 15, 2026 04:09 PM EDT
Multnomah County
The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners was briefed Tuesday, Oct. 13, on the harmful and ongoing effects of House Resolution 1.
3 US Managed Care Stocks Facing Election And Healthcare Cost Pressure
October 15, 2026 09:11 AM EDT
Yahoo Finance
Healthcare costs are biting harder, elections are heating up and US managed care stocks are right in the crosshairs. That mix can punish some business models while giving others fresh momentum, as coverage, pricing power and policy risk are all reshuffled. This article walks through three US Managed Care and Health Insurance Stocks from our screener that look especially exposed to these headlines, and explains why their stories might matter for your portfolio. The stocks highlighted below are...
Changes to the Health Insurance Question in the 2025 American Community Survey
October 15, 2026 12:00 AM EDT
the United States Census Bureau
In response to the 2022 Content Test, the American Community Survey made changes to the health insurance coverage question.
US retirees to get another $75 a month for 2027 Social Security
October 14, 2026 04:25 PM EDT
The Times West Virginian.
NEW YORK (TNS) — Monthly checks for nearly 72 million Americans receiving Social Security benefits will increase by 3.6% in 2027, the most in four years.
Provo's next housing option could be in the backyard
October 14, 2026 03:46 PM EDT
Deseret News
A new state law opens more backyards to rental units. Provo moves to match it by allowing detached ADUs on lots of 11,000 square feet or more.
Building opportunity: How Fair Share Housing Center is helping New Jersey create more equitable, climate-resilient communities - Kresge Foundation
October 14, 2026 03:26 PM EDT
The Kresge Foundation
Affordable housing is often viewed as a numbers game: How many homes can be built and how quickly? But Fair Share Housing Center in New Jersey believes the equally important question is where those homes are built. For more than 50 years, the organization has worked to ensure every New Jersey community provides its fair … Continue reading Building opportunity: How Fair Share Housing Center is helping New Jersey create more equitable, climate-resilient communities
Cuban government approves new regulations for the Housing Law with measures for young people and vulnerable individuals
October 14, 2026 12:49 PM EDT
CiberCuba.
The Council of Ministers published Decree 176, the regulation of Law 187 on Housing, in the Official Gazette No. 86 Ordinary of 2026.
Warren Slams HUD on Fair Housing Cuts After Watchdog Report (1)
October 14, 2026 10:36 AM EDT
Bloomberg Industry Group
The Trump administration’s workforce cuts and grant cancellations at the Department of Housing and Urban Development led to confusing guidance, delayed approvals, and lost contacts for housing groups that work with the department, a government watchdog found.
It's open enrollment time for Medicare; check your options
October 14, 2026 12:00 AM EDT
Avery Journal.
If you’re a Medicare beneficiary, now is the time to review your plan and your options for 2027.
Trump says he 'will not sign' bipartisan housing bill, but doesn't threaten veto either
July 11, 2026 09:19 PM EDT
ABC News
The housing bill can still become law overnight without the president's signature.
