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TL/DR - Maine is set to receive an additional $71.6 million in federal funding through the Inflation Reduction Act, which will be used to implement a new plan for heat pump rebates in 2024. The funds will be allocated by the governor's energy office and Efficiency Maine, with the aim of reducing barriers for low-income residents who wish to…

TL/DR - Despite lower utilization of prescription medications, Medicaid spending on prescription drugs has increased significantly, according to a recent report by the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF). The study, based on data from 2016 to 2022, found that although the number of prescriptions per Medicaid enrollee decreased, net spending on…

TL/DR - The article presents six key financial steps to be taken before the end of the year, as advised by financial planners: updating beneficiaries on 401(k) or life insurance policies, reviewing estate plans and insurance coverage, making charitable donations and gifts, maximizing pre-tax retirement savings, taking the required minimum…

TL/DR - The California coastline is expected to experience giant waves caused by Pacific storms across the West Coast, potentially leading to dangerous conditions at beaches from Thursday through the weekend. The waves could cause damage to piers, coastal flooding, and significant beach erosion, with breaking wave heights of up to 40 feet…