Our Community Media - Uplift and Empower Local Stories and Local Action

TL/DR - Deloitte's systems, which determine Medicaid eligibility for states, have been found to have widespread problems, including sending incorrect notices and paperwork to wrong addresses. The company has contracts with 25 states, covering 53 million Medicaid enrollees, and these contracts are worth at least $5 billion. These systemic issues…

TL/DR - A new restaurant named Allora, which offers a "fresh coastal Italian dining experience," is set to open in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in a space that was previously occupied by Reserve Wine & Food. The restaurant is expected to open by the end of the year. Luke VerHulst, who was previously an executive chef at Reserve and spent a decade…

TL/DR - President Biden has dismissed concerns over his debate performance, low poll numbers, election predictions, and calls for him to step down, viewing such issues as temporary obstacles. Critics within his own party, such as former housing secretary Julián Castro and former senior advisor to President Obama, David Axelrod, have expressed…

TL/DR - The Arizona Lottery offers a variety of draw games including Powerball, Mega Millions, The Pick, Triple Twist, Fantasy 5 and Pick 3. Money raised from these games is used to fund various state initiatives such as higher education, health and human services, environmental conservation and economic development. Lottery tickets can be…