Kari Lake Requests Court Review of Arizona Ballot Envelopes

TL/DR - A two-day trial is scheduled to determine if Kari Lake, a former gubernatorial candidate, can review the ballot return envelopes and signatures of about 1.3 million Maricopa County voters from the last election, which she lost to Democrat Katie Hobbs. Lake maintains unproven claims of fraud and misconduct, despite data indicating enough…

United Healthcare Exits In-Network for Samaritan Patients

TL/DR - Samaritan Health Services has terminated its contract with United Healthcare insurance, which may affect around 18,000 patients, most of whom are in the mid-Willamette Valley. Starting from January 9, 2024, Samaritan Health Services hospitals will be considered out of network under United Healthcare plans, and from November 1, 2024,…

Prospects of Shutdown Increase as Options Narrow for House GOP

TL/DR - With 10 days left to avert a US government shutdown, the Congress has not yet found a viable path forward. A potential breakthrough in the form of a House GOP deal was shot down by opposition, and a continuing resolution vote was scrapped. This has led to speculation that a government shutdown is increasingly likely, particularly as a group…

UMich Experts Evaluate UAW Strike Impact on Michigan

TL/DR - The United Auto Workers Union (UAW) has gone on strike after failing to secure a contract agreement with General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis. Around 13,000 union members are demanding a 36% pay rise over four years, improved benefits, shorter work weeks, and the abolition of tiered pay. With Michigan making up 19% of all U.S. automotive…