April is Financial Literacy Month, when the focus is on learning smart money habits but also how to protect yourself from fraud. One problem on the rise in the Southeast is the "impostor" scam, when scammers represent themselves as fake government agents or bogus businesses. They are really on the prowl for your cash and personal info, costing victims in North Carolina almost $190 million last year alone. .
With a bill that could potentially ban TikTok from the United States hanging in the balance in Washington, many suburbanites aren’t convinced the measure is good one.
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By Lydia Larsen for Inside Climate News.Broadcast version by Mark Richardson for Illinois News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Public News Service Collaboration The Green Energy Justice Cooperative recently placed first, second and fourth in the Illinois Power Agency s second round of community-driven community solar project selection. Being selected for this solar development program, made possible through the Illinois Climate and Equitable Jobs Act, represents an important step in developing and building clean energy projects in Illinois communities. The co-op, founded by environmental justice group Blacks in Green and local partners, is now applying for renewable energy credits totaling $12.5 million. .
Arizona is among states that have considered passing consumer privacy laws but have yet to do so. While the state doesn t have anything on the books, one expert contends it is an opportunity for Arizona to take action. R.J. .