Libertarian presidential candidate Chase Oliver

Libertarian presidential candidate Chase Oliver

With the presidential election just over a week away, some North Carolina voters may be interested in third-party options that better fit their political preferences. While the independent campaigns of the likes of Robert Kennedy Jr. and Cornel West stole headlines with legal battles to get on (or off) the ballot, the largest third party…

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Nearly 100 utilities have had their credit ratings downgraded since 2020 as wildfire risks grow

Nearly 100 utilities have had their credit ratings downgraded since 2020 as wildfire risks grow

Listen to article 5 minutes This audio is automatically generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Detailed summary: Increased wildfire risks have contributed to credit rating downgrades for nearly 100 utility companies since 2020, according to a report from global consulting firm Charles River Associates. The report notes that lower credit ratings have…

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The insurance crisis doesn't just come to your home. It's coming for Xcel Energy

The insurance crisis doesn’t just come to your home. It’s coming for Xcel Energy

After years of costly wildfires, the insurance affordability crisis isn’t just burdening Colorado homeowners with massive increases in insurance premiums. Insurers are now dramatically raising premiums for Xcel Energy, the state’s largest utility. The company wants customers to pay for it in the end. Last month, Xcel Energy told the Colorado Public Utilities Commission that…

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