Latest articles by Sean Lengell
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State Legislators Are Switching Parties at a Fast Rate: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts
Economic Forecasts Switching is pacing well above the 30-year average, with Dems losing more than the GOP.
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Domestic Airfare Is Still Cheaper Than Pre-Pandemic Prices: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts
Economic Forecasts Although domestic airfare is cheaper, some international flights are still more expensive than usual.
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Passenger Rail Is Making a Comeback: Kiplinger Forecasts
Economic Forecasts Privately-owned passenger rail lines are popping up in the U.S. which could make getting to popular vacation destinations easier.
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Do UFOs Exist? Congress Will Push Defense Department to Tell All: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts
Economic Forecasts After a first round of hearings, Congress will continue to push the Department of Defense to share what it knows about UFOs and UAPs.
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Will Ailing Senators McConnell and Feinstein Be Replaced?: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts
Economic Forecasts As Sens. Mitch McConnell and Dianne Feinstein health issues cause concern, Republicans and Democrats are actively discussing who could take their places.
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It Takes Twice as Long to Get a Passport Post-Pandemic: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts
Economic Forecasts The State Dept. faces a major backlog of passports with processing times up to 3 months. Here's what the agency is doing about it.
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Labor Unions Not Backing Down as Strikes Loom: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts
Economic Forecasts Labor unions like the Teamsters and United Auto Workers are using leverage and strike threats in negotiations with employers for better pay and benefits.
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Record Numbers of Travelers Try to Fly With Loaded Guns: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts
Economic Forecasts Even more travelers could try to board planes with loaded firearms this year, after last year's historic high.
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Could Third-Party Candidates Sway the Election?: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts
Economic Forecasts The 2024 presidential election could see third-party candidates chip away at Democrat votes in tight Biden districts.
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UPS and UAW Labor Disputes Rage Over Wage Fights: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts
Economic Forecasts United Auto Workers are at a standstill in negotiations with the Big Three automakers, and UPS has narrowly avoided a Teamsters strike, for now.
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Travel Trends: Skip Skiplagging, Try Airline Clothes Rental: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts
Economic Forecasts Skiplagging is a cheap flight travel hack, but it could cost you. One to try: renting travel clothes from your airline.
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U.S. Pedestrian Fatalities at Highest Level Since 1981: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts
Economic Forecasts More than 7,500 U.S. pedestrians were killed in 2022. Large vehicles are a major factor in the growing statistic.
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Greenland, U.S. Plans to Boost Tourist Economy: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts
Economic Forecasts A U.S. congressional effort could see some Canadian visitors get longer stays, meanwhile, Greenland bids to be the next vacation hotspot.
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Democrats Hope Bipartisanship Will Smooth Passage of Policy Agenda: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts
Economic Forecasts Senate Democrats hope to reach bipartisan agreements for how to regulate AI and lower the cost of prescription drugs, such as insulin.
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Southwest Airlines Bracing for Pilots Strike: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts
Economic Forecasts Southwest Airlines Pilots are at a stalemate with the airline over the pilot scheduling system. It could lead to a strike if an agreement is not met.
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Who Gets Royalties for AI-Created Music? Congress to Review: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts
Economic Forecasts As AI continues to grow, artists want Congress to reconsider the Music Modernization Act and royalties for AI-created music.
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Americans Are Exhausted by Tip Culture: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts
Economic Forecasts As prompts for gratuities pop up everywhere, adults in the U.S. report tip fatigue, and a majority of Americans have a negative view of the practice.
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Pickleball Injuries Are to Blame for Surging Health Care Costs: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts
Economic Forecasts Insurers have reported higher demand than expected for health care related to pickleball injuries. It could cost the U.S. up to $500 million in 2023 alone.
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Medicare Telehealth Coverage Will Likely Be Extended By Congress: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts
Economic Forecasts COVID-era exceptions for telehealth coverage under Medicare are set to expire in 2024, but a bipartisan coalition in Congress appears likely to expand the benefit.
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VP Kamala Harris is on the Cusp of a Congressional Milestone: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts
Economic Forecasts Vice President Kamala Harris has the second-most tiebreaking votes in the Senate, and her next vote could help her reach a new congressional milestone.
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NYC to Implement Surge Pricing Downtown During Peak Hours: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts
Economic Forecasts New York City will implement increased “congestion pricing” to combat crowded streets during rush hour in 2024. Other large cities could soon introduce similar fees.
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Looking Ahead: Congressional Spending Fights and 2024 House Elections: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts
Economic Forecasts After a SCOTUS decision against gerrymandering, election maps in 2024 could affect many House races. Also, Congress fights over spending while trying to avoid a shutdown in fall 2023.
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Democrats and Republicans Battle to Reauthorize Appropriations Bills: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts
Economic Forecasts With more than a dozen annual appropriations bills needing to be passed, Republicans and Democrats in Congress will butt heads over spending.
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How the Debt Ceiling Negotiations Affect the Budget: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts
Here's why a compromise on the debt ceiling means more spending caps for future annual budgets.
