May, 2010
Dino Rossi Looking to Oust Patty Murray
Famous runner up in two gubernatorial elections in Washington State, Dino Rossi, has announced he won't be running for Governor of Washington State this election season. Instead of gunning for the top spot in Olympia, he instead is aiming to unseat incumbent Democrat Patty Murray. Murray's counterpart within the US Senate, Maria Cantwell, is also ...
Preparing for unexpected situations – Car emergency kit
We rely on our cars to get us back and forth, either to and from work or on longer trips. Unfortunately, cars often will break down. It is best to be prepared with an emergency kit for when this happen.
Why you need a car emergency kit
Even if you have OnStar or AAA, you never know ...
California payday lending laws to be reformed
In California, a new assembly bill -- AB 377 -- is working its way through the legislature. AB 377 contains provisions that expand payday lending, but it also contains provisions that will strictly limit the payday lending industry.
New limitations on payday lending with AB 377
AB 377, a bill originally introduced by assemblyman Tony Mendoza, creates ...
Texas Rangers bankruptcy opens door for Ryan group sale
Headlines like "Texas Rangers to seek bankruptcy protection" isn't exactly inspiring to a fan base that been crying for years over their team's lack of postseason success.The sale of the team to Nolan Ryan's Rangers Baseball Express group can now commence, Reuters reports.Ryan's group put down $ 575 million to purchase the team, media reports ...
State Payment Eppicard Targeted By Scammers
Nineteen states in the U.S.A. use a system called Eppicard to distribute payments. Recently, Eppicard users have been the target of phishing scams. Should states be using Eppicards to distribute benefits?
How Eppicard is used by state governments
The Eppicard system is a third-party "servicing" company that provides financial services for states. Many states distribute child support ...