Tag: medical_debt

Rice University Experts Weigh In on Texas Politics, Energy and Science in National Media Roundup

19 Oct 2026 2:00 p.m.

Rice University's Dateline roundup for Oct. 19, 2026, features faculty commentary on the Texas Senate race, medical debt, forever chemicals, cleantech spinouts and Rice athletics results.

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Beshear Signs Order to Erase $250 Million in Medical Debt for 130,000 Kentuckians

15 Sep 2026 1:12 p.m. · Source: Kentucky Governor's Office

Gov. Andy Beshear's executive order directs $2.5 million to Undue Medical Debt, wiping out $250 million in medical debt for more than 130,000 Kentuckians, with relief letters arriving by mail.

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Connecticut Erases $315 Million in Medical Debt for 97,000 Residents

2 Jun 2026 1:13 p.m. · Source: Connecticut Governors Office

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont announced nearly $315 million in medical debt will be erased for 97,000 residents. This fourth round brings total relief to over $513 million for 252,000 people, supported by state funding and Undue Medical Debt.

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Senate Moves to Challenge BCFP Rule Withdrawals on Servicemembers and Medical Debt

13 May 2026 6:38 p.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

The Senate is reviewing two joint resolutions to disapprove BCFP rule withdrawals. S.J.Res.132 concerns servicemember financial risks, while S.J.Res.141 addresses medical debt collection, aiming to restore consumer protections.

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