Judge Allows NC to Choose Aetna for State Employee Health Coverage
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In a legal dispute between two major health insurance firms, a judge ruled that the board of North Carolina's public employee benefits plan acted correctly when it replaced Blue Cross Blue Shield with Aetna. The plan, which has annual contract costs exceeding $3 billion, impacts several hundred thousand state employees, teachers, their…
Man Arrested for Damaging Washtenaw Water Plant: Michigan State Police
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A man from Belleville, Michigan, has been arrested after breaking into a water treatment plant in Sylvan…
Biden Struggles to Prevent Capitol Hill Defections as Lawmakers Return
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President Biden has reassured Democrats that he is prepared to stay in the race for the 2024 elections,…
Maryland’s Innovative Hospital Model Slashes Costs, Boosts Care Quality
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Maryland has a unique healthcare model where hospitals are paid with annual budgets set in advance, a method known as the global budget or total cost of care (TCOC) model, which encourages hospitals to provide quality care and reduce costs. The model, which has been in place since 1977, has generated $689 million in net savings to…
Georgia Leads Clean Energy Boom Post Inflation Reduction Act
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A new report from Climate Power states that Georgia is the top state in the US for clean energy related…
Fleming: Rebates, Credits Can Aid Home Improvements
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The Biden-Harris administration's "Investing in America" agenda is reducing costs for American families…
Republicans Seek to Alter Their Approach to Abortion Opposition
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The Republican National Committee's platform committee has adopted a policy document reflecting former President Donald Trump’s stance towards states having control over abortion laws. This marks the first time in 40 years that the basis for a national ban has been omitted. The revised policy wording pledges the 14th Amendment's guarantee…
Elizabeth Reye and Green Party Trio in AZ Senate Race
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Arizona's U.S. Senate race has been dominated by Democrat Ruben Gallego and Republican Kari Lake, with…
Boeing Admits Guilt in 737 Max Crash Fraud Case
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Boeing has pleaded guilty to conspiring to defraud the U.S. government in a case related to the crashes…
Starmer’s Tough Journey Navigating Women’s & Transgender Issues
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The Labour Party's new UK Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, may face challenges related to women’s rights and transgender issues. Starmer has been involved in controversial discussions regarding biological males identifying as women, sparking debates over terms like "only women have cervixes" versus "individuals with a cervix". There are…