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AgAmerica alleges that Municipal Employees’ Retirement System of Michigan and affiliated entities misrepresented the status of the project to secure funding.
AgAmerica alleges that Municipal Employees’ Retirement System of Michigan and affiliated entities misrepresented the status of the project to secure funding, ultimately leaving the lender with millions in losses.
“Employer-sponsored retirement plans are the backbone of American retirement,” said Subcommittee Chair Rick Allen (R-Ga.). A large pool of assets like this naturally attracts predatory lawyers seeking “easy, quick-money, sue-and-settle lawsuits.”
“While many Americans are satisfied with their coverage options for 2026, many are facing significant cost increases and less rich benefits,” said Derrick Duke, CEO of eHealth.
Sen. Edward J. Markey's proposals include financial literacy resources, expanded peer support programs, access to respite care, and medically tailored meals.
Excessive workloads, chronic staffing shortages, and ineffective wellbeing programs are driving workers away, while AI emerges as a potential lifeline.