A cohort of Democratic senators on the banking committee expressed concern over the Department of Government Efficiency's ongoing efforts to cut Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. staff and contracts, saying they worried the efforts could weaken the nation's deposit insurer and expose sensitive bank data if improperly handled.

A bipartisan group of representatives co-sponsored the bill, aiming to make permanent and expand eligibility for a deduction previously offered for 14 years.

State lawmakers approved a trailer bill to last year's budget that aided Medi-Cal and provided funding to local governments affected by January's wildfires.

As climate change fuels natural disasters around the world, employers are left looking for solutions to protect their workers.

Lumber retains protections for now, but construction stocks still fell, and while the initial market reaction lowered rates, there could later be a reversal.

The measure applies to mortgages closed in the months prior to the Southern California wildfires, which are now experiencing early-stage distress.

Personal liability can strike silently, leaving decision-makers vulnerable to lawsuits and fines that can have devastating potential for personal assets.

The issues are hindering the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.'s ability to meet its regulatory duties, according to the agency's Office of Inspector General. 

Traditional solutions from BUCA carriers are no longer sufficient to meet the evolving needs of employers and employees.

The postponement would pertain to Federal Housing Administration-insured single- and multifamily loans and other final determination dates that have not passed.