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After the hurricane in Jamaica, the government had a pot of money to help rebuild. A Catastrophe Bonds payout. We explain how it works and why Cat Bond popularity is on the rise as a response to ...

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In 2021, Connecticut moved into the national spotlight with an ambitious new policy: giving babies on Medicaid $3,200 in a publicly funded tax-free account, with the state treasurer’s office holding ...

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