Aug. 23— When enhanced premium tax credits were allowed to expire last year, Mark Robokoff, who owns a pet supply shop in Anchorage, decided to keep his health insurance. That meant a plan that cost him around $950 per month last year has cost $2,860 per month since the beginning of the year. Like hundreds of other small-business owners in Alaska, he was faced with an…

Aug. 23— Soon after the Plains Township zoning/hearing board allowed an Allentown- based music promoter to host a concert at Pocono Downs, tickets went on sale. The promoter was mandated to have one security officer per 100 concert-goers and have a $1 million umbrella liability insurance policy to protect Plains Township from any liability related to personal…

After Luigi Mangione was arrested in December 2024 in connection with the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, the internet did what it often does: It turned something serious into a joke. He’ s now contesting second-degree murder and related charges in New York state, where his trial is on hold while his attorneys argue much of the case should be…

Shannon Hughes had heard that big changes were coming to Medicaid. She just didn’ t realize they could affect her. Starting next year, the state estimates up to 600,000 could face new federal requirements to work, attend school or volunteer for at least 80 hours a month to keep their health coverage, part of a Trump administration-backed overhaul approved by…