Wide debate as bill would let PSC require utilities to build clean generation to shore up supply HB 15-61 would allow the PSC to require regulated utilities to develop and own short-lead-time clean resources (community solar, battery storage) where the market fails to deliver capacity; sponsors, utilities and unions supported the backstop, while competitive developers and consumer advocates opposed the shift of construction risk to ratepayers.

A bold new bill in Maryland could empower utilities to build clean energy resources when the market falls short, but not everyone agrees on the potential costs to consumers.

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The Lebanese Ministries of Agriculture and Economy inspected vegetable markets to ensure fair pricing, quality standards, and prevent monopolies, protecting farmers and consumers during economic difficulties.

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Rep. French Hill: Iran operation a short-term shock to oil markets; supports insurance, naval protection Rep. French Hill told radio hosts that recent operations in Iran have chilled oil transit through the Gulf and pushed pump prices higher but are likely temporary; he urged support for insurance markets and naval protection of shipping and said tapping the Strategic Petroleum Reserve is an executive decision he would "urge" leaders to consider.

Rep. French Hill warns that recent Iranian operations have disrupted oil markets, but assures that a lasting impact is unlikely.

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Lebanon's oil importers confirmed stable gas and diesel supplies amid a 40% surge in demand, rising from 700 to 1,000 tons daily. They warned against hoarding and assured coordination with authorities to prevent market disruptions.

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The Lebanese Association of Oil Importing Companies (APIC) reassured that there are sufficient petroleum reserves for at least 15 days amid rising demand. New shipments are expected, and the supply chain remains stable. APIC advises the public to stay calm.

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Sponsor seeks 10% annual cap or review on homeowner premium hikes amid affordability concerns Senator Makayla Cavanagh proposed LB1035 to cap homeowner premium increases at 10% year‑over‑year or to require department review, citing rapid recent rate growth; insurers warned caps would distort pricing and could lead to market exits.

Nebraska homeowners are facing skyrocketing insurance premiums, but Senator Cavanagh's proposed cap could be a game-changer for affordability.

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Analyst flags unusual 2026 dip in debt costs; treasurer defends bond strategy DLS analyst Patrick Frank told the Appropriations Committee that FY2026 shows an unusual decline in debt service because large issues matured and were not replaced, increasing reliance on general funds later in the forecast. Treasurer Davis defended the state's bond strategy and disputed that Moody's downgrade reflects a deterioration in payment capacity.

Maryland's public debt forecast reveals an unexpected dip in debt service for 2026, raising questions about future borrowing costs and the impact of a recent credit downgrade.

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Committee hears bill to study Maryland's participation in PJM and alternatives after runaway capacity auction prices Senate Bill 92 would require studies by the PSC and MEA into Maryland's role in PJM, alternate procurement approaches and multistate coordination after large capacity‑auction price spikes; consumer advocates and the People's Counsel supported the study, citing market failures and queue problems.

Senator Shelley Hettleman calls for crucial studies on Maryland's energy procurement after alarming price spikes in the PJM capacity auction, sparking a debate on alternative strategies.

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LCRA board authorizes three short-term note deals and up to $400 million in refunding bonds The Lower Colorado River Authority board on Feb. 18 approved three note purchase agreements (each up to $100 million) and authorized up to $400 million in refunding revenue bonds to refinance short-term debt and provide flexibility in timing of long-term bond issuance.

The LCRA board just greenlit a bold financial strategy, paving the way for up to $400 million in refunding bonds and exciting new note purchase agreements!

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Bill would let regulator claw back insurers’ excess auto profits after repeated over-performance HB1274 would require insurers to disclose expected profit in rate filings and permit recovery of excess profits if companies exceed that expected profit in three consecutive years; proponents cited Florida’s experience, including a recent $1 billion refund in one case.

A new bill in Georgia could force auto insurers to return excess profits to customers, potentially putting hundreds back in your pocket!

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Bill to limit sudden long‑term care premium spikes carried over after regulator and insurer warnings HB997 would limit cumulative long‑term care premium increases and require phased implementations; the Bureau of Insurance warned caps could pressure initial pricing and raise solvency concerns, and insurers cited past insolvencies. The committee carried the bill to 2027 for further work.

A new bill in Virginia aims to protect seniors from shocking long-term care insurance premium spikes, but concerns about market stability could delay its passage until 2027.

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Committee approves bill to let state store bullion and let treasurer invest up to 10% of funds in gold and silver House Bill 2,140 received a due‑pass recommendation (4‑0‑1). The bill would permit state entities to store bullion in the Arizona Bullion Depository and authorize the state treasurer to invest up to 10% of state monies in physical bullion; rulemaking by the Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions was included but sponsor said she could discuss removing it.

Arizona is taking a bold step by allowing state entities to store bullion and empowering the treasurer to invest up to 10% of state funds in gold and silver!

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Manager warns of sharp gas price spikes and billing impact after OFO and extreme cold General Manager Jeremy told commissioners an Operational Flow Order and extreme cold drove gas prices sharply higher in late January, leading to several days of unusually high procurement costs and potential customer-billing impacts.

Minnesota's gas prices skyrocketed to alarming levels amid freezing temperatures and an Operational Flow Order, leaving utilities and customers bracing for potential financial impacts.

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Vermont witnesses urge data, guardrails as committee considers expanding association health plans in H.585 Business, nonprofit and consumer witnesses told a legislative committee that association health plans could help small employers and solopreneurs but warned of market destabilization without reporting requirements, parity protections and stronger data on adverse selection.

Vermont's legislative committee is caught in a tug-of-war over association health plans, with advocates warning that without proper oversight, the proposal could spell disaster for small businesses and families alike.

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Lebanon’s Gas Workers Union head, Fares Zeinoun, announced coordination with government officials to streamline gas transport licenses. All trucks can load cargo starting Monday, ensuring gas stability without crisis risks. #Lebanon #GasDistribution #MarketStability

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Lebanon's Agriculture Ministry is committed to supporting local potato production by regulating imports with Egypt, capping them at 50,000 tons for the year. This initiative aims to balance supply and demand and bolster farmers amid climate challenges.

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Committee backs proposal to steer some commercial policies out of Citizens Property Insurance The committee approved CS/SB 1028 to create a commercial clearinghouse intended to transition eligible commercial policies to private carriers, with proponents saying it reduces taxpayer exposure and critics flagging implementation and reporting concerns.

Senator Gruters champions a new bill aimed at reducing Florida taxpayers' risk by transitioning commercial policies from Citizens Property Insurance to the private market, but critics raise concerns about oversight and implementation.

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Florida announces historic Citizens rate cuts, officials cite tort reforms and market returns Governor Ron DeSantis and Insurance Commissioner Michael Jaworski announced statewide average reductions to Citizens Property Insurance of 8.7% and multiple private- and auto-insurer filings for rate decreases, which officials tied to 2022–23 tort reforms and increased carrier participation.

Florida homeowners rejoice! Governor DeSantis announces historic rate cuts for Citizens Property Insurance, with some policyholders seeing reductions of over 10% due to recent reforms.

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Bitcoin Q1 2026 Stability: Pomp's Outlook | Blockchainbulltein News Bitcoin's quiet 2025 end signals Q1 2026 stability. Pomp predicts no major crash. Learn why.

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Georgia insurance officials, academics highlight rate cuts and market strain as committee prepares report At a Gwinnett hearing, the Georgia Insurance Commission’s office announced several insurers’ rate cuts while University of Georgia and industry witnesses described persistent underwriting losses, litigation-driven claim costs and carriers shrinking capacity in Georgia.

Georgia drivers may see a drop in insurance premiums, but experts warn of ongoing market challenges and limited coverage options.

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DTCC’s FICC says it is scaled for Treasury clearing but flags open issues on inter‑affiliate scope and double‑margining DTCC officials told lawmakers FICC processed record daily volumes and has implemented access and margining changes for SEC‑mandated Treasury clearing but identified open questions on inter‑affiliate exemptions and double‑margining that could affect some firms' ability to migrate by the deadlines.

DTCC’s FICC is ready for a massive shift in Treasury clearing, but critical regulatory questions could impact firms' migrations—are you prepared for the changes ahead?

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Florida regulator says insurance market showing signs of stabilization after 2022 crisis Florida's insurance commissioner told the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee the market is improving after the 2022 crisis, citing falling Citizens enrollments, lower reinsurance costs on a risk'adjusted basis and enforcement actions that returned about $14.5 million to consumers.

Florida's insurance market is on the mend, with measurable improvements and millions returned to consumers since last year's crisis!

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Florida insurance commissioner says market showing improvement; $14.5 million returned to policyholders Insurance Commissioner Michael Jaworski told the House Insurance & Banking Subcommittee that Florida's property market is stabilizing, citing fewer rate pressures, large private-market takeouts from Citizens and $14.5 million in restitution returned to consumers; he urged more mitigation credits and continued oversight.

Florida's property insurance market is on the mend, but with millions at stake, vigilance is key to ensuring consumers benefit from recent improvements and reforms.

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A bill to end the US government shutdown was passed by the House and signed by President Trump. This swift action brings a welcome dose of stability to the political landscape, easing investor jitters. 🇺🇸 #Government #Economy #MarketStability

ISERs reports quarterly gains; board directs staff to sign on to SEC letter opposing arbitration rule change The retirement administrator reported positive returns for the quarter and discussed private‑market movements; trustees directed staff to proceed with a letter opposing a recent SEC policy allowing companies to require individual arbitration for securities claims.

ISERs reported a strong quarter with positive returns, but the board is taking a stand against a controversial SEC policy that could impact how securities claims are handled.

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Insurance Expert Discusses Georgia's Market Dynamics and Cost Implications for Homebuyers Professor Hartwig addresses insurance pricing and risks in Georgia's housing market.

Insurance premiums are on the rise in Georgia, but insights from Professor Hartwig reveal how technology could reshape the future of home prices and market stability.

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Asia markets stabilise as Fed comments, jobs data point to cuts By Gregor Stuart Hunter SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Asian stocks moved higher in early trading on Thursday as dovish comments from Federal Reserve officials soothed investor nerves at a time of heightened concerns over global growth and a selloff in bond markets. MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was up 0.5%, after U.S. stocks ended the previous session with mild gains. Australian shares advanced 0.7%, recovering from their biggest one-day sell-off since April, while the Nikkei 225 opened up 1.2%. Bucking the regional trend, Chinese stocks opened lower. The Shanghai Composite fell 0.4% and was on track for a third day of declines after a report in Bloomberg News that financial regulators are preparing cooling measures for the market. Financial markets have started September in a downbeat mood, with a sell-off in longer-dated bonds dousing investor confidence ahead of critical U.S. non-farm payrolls on Friday. An auction of 30-year Japanese government bonds later today will test global debt markets’ appetite for super-long fixed income. Overnight, the selloff in bond markets slowed, but concerns about the fiscal health of major economies from Japan to Britain and the United States kept long-dated borrowing costs pinned near multi-year highs. Investors got a timely boost to sentiment after Federal Reserve officials, including Governor Christopher Waller, expressed support for rate cuts in the months ahead. Furthermore, President Donald Trump’s pick to fill an open seat on the Federal Reserve Board, Stephen Miran, said he would work to preserve the central bank’s independence. 3rd party Ad. Not an offer or recommendation by Investing.com. See disclosure here or remove ads. U.S. stock futures were up 0.1% as investors took heart from the Fed’s dovish comments, drawing buyers into beaten-down equities. "We got one or two days of weakness but the dip-buyers have stepped in," said Tony Sycamore, market analyst at IG in Sydney. "Many people are looking for this weakness in September to be a buying opportunity", with economic growth still resilient, he added. "This is a good backdrop for equities." Market bets of a rate cut at the Fed’s meeting later this month were also supported by weaker-than-expected job openings data in the latest "JOLTS" report on Wednesday. The Federal Reserve’s "Beige Book" painted a mixed picture of U.S. economic health, which appeared to underscore monetary policymakers’ concerns. Analysts at ING described the report as quite "bleak" and noted that it was "littered with tariff warnings on prices." Traders are now pricing in a 96.6% probability of a cut to interest rates at the Fed’s September meeting, according to the CME Group’s FedWatch tool. The yield on benchmark 10-year Treasury notes rose to 4.2129% compared with its U.S. close of 4.211% on Wednesday. The two-year yield, which rises with traders’ expectations of higher Fed funds rates, touched 3.6166% compared with a U.S. close of 3.612%. The dollar slipped 0.1% against the yen to 147.98, remaining within the trading range it has sat in since the beginning of August. The European single currency was flat at $1.1657, while the dollar index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of currencies of other major trading partners, was unchanged at 98.153. 3rd party Ad. Not an offer or recommendation by Investing.com. See disclosure here or remove ads. In commodities markets, Brent crude dipped 0.5% to $67.29 a barrel. Precious metal prices nudged lower, with spot gold off 0.2% at $3552.49 per ounce after hitting a record on Wednesday. [GOL/] The best opportunities often hide in plain sight—buried among thousands of stocks you'd never have time to research individually. That's why smart investors use our Stock Screener with 50+ predefined screens and 160+ customizable filters to surface hidden gems instantly. For example, the Piotroski's Picks method averages 23% annual returns by focusing on financial strength, and you can get it as a standalone screen. Momentum Masters catches stocks gaining serious traction, while Blue-Chip Bargains finds undervalued giants. With screens for dividends, growth, value, and more, you'll discover opportunities others miss. Our current favorite screen is Under $10/share, which is great for discovering stocks trading under $10 with recent price momentum showing some very impressive returns!

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Georgia Insurance Market Reports 97% Claims Settled Amid Company Withdrawals Georgia insurance market settles 97% of claims with 5,500 outstanding claims remaining.

Georgia's insurance market has resolved 97% of claims, but with 5,500 still outstanding and companies withdrawing, the landscape is more complex than ever.

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Georgia Insurance Commissioner Advocates for Affordable Coverage in Food Desert Areas Commissioner urges insurers to stabilize market and reduce premiums for local convenience stores.

Georgia's Blue-Ribbon Committee on Insurance Rates is tackling the urgent need for affordable coverage that protects both consumers and small businesses in underserved communities.

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