Months after February’s freeze, many Texans are still living in damaged homes after learning too late that they had inadequate insurance. The extreme weather that caused days of blackouts in the Lone Star State has triggered one of the costliest and most unusual insurance events in Texas history, when indoor plumbing froze and exploded in… Continue reading After Freeze, Insurance Comes Up Short for Many Texans
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Three Disasters Show Gaps in $1.7 Trillion Infrastructure Plan
Three times this year, major pieces of U.S. infrastructure have failed: first the Texas power grid, then the East Coast’s main gasoline pipeline, then a freeway bridge over the Mississippi River. The crises disrupted businesses and lives, cost billions and left more than 150 Texans dead. President Joe Biden’s $1.7 trillion infrastructure package wouldn’t necessarily… Continue reading Three Disasters Show Gaps in $1.7 Trillion Infrastructure Plan
As Texas Freeze Gas Bills Come Due, Cue Up the Lawsuits
The massive natural-gas bills incurred during the Texas freeze have kicked off a spate of lawsuits around the country as companies argue over who is responsible for the tab. At least 30 lawsuits related to natural-gas contracts have been filed in four states since the February storm that knocked out power for millions of Texans… Continue reading As Texas Freeze Gas Bills Come Due, Cue Up the Lawsuits