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TL/DR - Health insurance rates in Connecticut are out of control, according to health commissioners, as insurers are again seeking to increase costs. These proposed rate increases could affect nearly 200,000 Connecticut residents. The Connecticut Attorney General is urging that these proposed rate increases should be rejected. CT Health…

TL/DR - During the second night of the Democratic National Convention, former President Barack Obama called on the party to "fight for the America we believe in." Michelle Obama criticized President Trump, implying that the presidency should be considered a "black job" and condemning Trump's remarks on "black jobs." The speeches by both the…

TL/DR - The article discusses the effects of the Inflation Reduction Act two years after its implementation. Critics argue that the Act has proven to be a climate boondoggle, which means it has wasted money and resources without achieving its climate goals. The article does not provide specific data or arguments to support this claim. Two…

TL/DR - Dexter Community Schools will be increasing wages for its bus drivers, support personnel, and administrators. This comes in wake of a general agreement between the school board and representatives of these workers. The specifics of the wage increases, their justification, or timeframes were not detailed in the article. Dexter Community…