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The High Cost of Millions of Texans Losing Health Insurance Coverage
Brief Published on April 24, 2024Since the expiration of COVID-19-related provisions requiring states to keep residents enrolled in Medicaid, an estimated 2.1 million Texans have lost their coverage. Texas has by far the highest number of uninsured in the country and has removed significantly more individuals from coverage than any other state.
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- health insurance,
- Medicaid,
- healthcare
Suburban Surge
Column Published in syndication April 17, 2024New Census data confirms what many people around the state have observed - Texas metropolitan areas and the surrounding counties are seeing a notable population surge. The data (which reflects estimated changes between July 1, 2022 and July 1, 2023) provides an overview of the changes for local areas, and it is eye-opening!
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- Texas,
- suburbs,
- counties,
- population change
What is the outlook for global trade?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on April 17, 2024Dr. Perryman discusses the latest outlook for global trade from the World Trade Organization.
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- outlook,
- trade,
- international
How much did the producer price index increase in March?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on April 16, 2024Dr. Perryman discusses the producer price index numbers for March.
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- inflation,
- Producer Price Index
The Short‑Term Outlook for the US Economy
Column Published in syndication April 10, 2024The US economy continues to defy the expectations of many, gaining jobs at a surprising pace given the challenges that seem to pop up constantly. Barring a major setback, we should see the expansionary pattern continue (possibly with some bumps along the way). Here's a brief look at my latest projections for the US economy and factors affecting likely performance.
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- short-term outlook,
- US economy
Why is Mexico reducing its exports of oil?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on April 12, 2024Dr. Perryman discusses why Mexico is reducing is exports of crude oil.
What is the future real estate commission structure likely to look like?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on April 10, 2024Dr. Perryman dicusses the future of real estate commissions and the real estate market for buyers and sellers.
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- commissions,
- real estate
Homebuying
Column Published in syndication April 03, 2024The National Association of Realtors (NAR) recently settled a major federal lawsuit. The primary issue was the compensation to buyers' real estate agents required for homes listed on NAR's multiple-listing services (MLS). While there was the potential for negotiation, most transactions tended to play out according to the default arrangement, with the buyers' and sellers' agents splitting a 6% commission.
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- commissions,
- real estate
How much economic impact will the solar eclipse have on the US economy?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on April 05, 2024Dr. Perryman discusses the economic impact of the solar eclipse.
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- economic impact,
- eclipse,
- United States
Will the bridge collapse in Baltimore have much impact on the US economy?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on April 03, 2024Dr. Perryman discusses the economic implications of the bridge collapse in Baltimore on the US.
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- US economy,
- bridge collapse