January 2024

TL/DR - The Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) reports a nearly 14% increase in health insurance enrollments on Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace during its first open enrollment period. Over 400,000 Virginians signed up for coverage between Nov. 1, 2023, and Jan. 16, 2024, with the marketplace offering health care plans designed to meet…

TL/DR - Several US Senate candidates debated over claims on housing, jobs, and health care in California. Steve Garvey's claim that California lost 800,000 to 1 million people due to lack of opportunities to start small businesses is false, with the census data indicating the state's population decline is due to a variety of factors. Adam…

TL/DR - The Bouldering Project fitness center in Tempe is hosting its first Vendor Market on February 3. The event, open to all, will feature more than 20 local vendors selling products ranging from art to wellness in the outdoor courtyard of the fitness facility. Attendees can enjoy live music, food from local food trucks, and coffee from the…

TL/DR - More than 21 million people have enrolled in the Affordable Care Act's health insurance marketplaces, a record high driven in part by states "unwinding" pandemic-era protections in Medicaid, according to the Biden administration. Enrollment numbers reflect an approximately 80% increase in sign-ups since President Biden took office in 2021…