Tyler Thomas was indicted on multiple charges connected to the disappearance of Indiana teen Hailey Buzbee earlier this year. Columbus City Schools and the Columbus Education Association couldn't come to a deal over health care as there are questions about a consulting firm mismanaging the district's insurance fund. Columbus is suing the Trump administration over the limiting Medicaid coverage. The Fed raised interest rates, but do they affect mortgage rates?
***Due to technical difficulties, the September 24 edition of The Big Picture is a shorter version and some topics mentioned were not covered during the podcast.***
(1:50-7:30) Tyler Thomas indicted
Tyler Thomas, 39, is accused in the disappearance of Hailey Buzbee, 19, of Fishers, Indiana. Buzbee went missing earlier this year and was later found in Wayne National Forest in Ohio. Thomas now faces multiple charges in connection to her death and disappearance. Buzbee's death has led to the push for multiple laws to protect minors online.
(7:31-11:50) CCS and CEA at odds over health insurance
After an outside health insurance consultancy firm underfunded Columbus City Schools' self-insurance fund, the district now stands to be behind $40 million for health care coverage. The district and the union were unable to reach a deal yesterday and now union members face a substantial increase in health care coverage. The union is calling for a walkout in response.
(12:20-17:10) Columbus sues Trump administration over Medicaid
Columbus City Attorney Zach Klein filed a lawsuit regarding the Trump administrations attempts to limit Medicaid, warning people with serious and chronic health conditions could stand to lose their coverage under the new rules.
(17:40-26:26) Does the Fed rate affect mortgage rates?
The Fed raised interest rates last week and mortgage rates are above 7% again, but are the two tied together? A Bankrate housing market analyst breaks down the difference and what potential buyers and sellers should keep in mind.