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OSWEGO COUNTY— Oswego County Workforce New York will host a Work Incentive Seminar Event from 1-2 p.m. on Friday at its center located at 200 N. Second St., Fulton, across from Mimi's Drive-In. This free workshop is designed for individuals receiving Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income to learn about the Ticket to Work program.

After a Grand Island Economic Forum on Thursday, DJ Eihusen said he and other directors of the Fed' s Omaha branch would be touring the Nebraska State Fair grounds. "Inflation's too hot, and it's been over target for too long," said Jeff Schmid, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. " The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City's Omaha Branch hosted the…

The State Health Plan's Board of Trustees decision to establish a tiered preferred provider network for its more than 750,000 members drew pushback on Friday from Atrium Health, which is not included in the top tier. Meanwhile, a statewide advocacy group claims that Atrium's current absence as a Tier 1 State Health Plan provider could derail its plan to…

When Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell did not lower interest rates as Trump demanded, Trump's DOJ opened criminal investigations into Powell's testimony about a building renovation. In March, a judge blocked subpoenas because "their dominant purpose is to harass and pressure Powell," and "the Government has offered no evidence whatsoever that Powell…

North Carolina prides itself on being among the most military-friendly states in the nation. The state has several large active-duty bases and provides significant support for military and veteran communities. Active-duty military members and their families will find themselves making decisions about insurance, meeting liability requirements and…

An estimated 70 veterans attended the two-day Veterans Claims Clinic in Douglas.Veterans completed disability claims, medical exams and VA healthcare enrollment in one location.Organizers focused on reducing travel barriers for rural veterans.Community organizations offered housing, mental health, caregiver and other support…

The State Health Plan's Board of Trustees decision to establish a tiered preferred provider network for its more than 750,000 members drew pushback on Friday from Atrium Health, which is not included in the top tier. Meanwhile, a statewide advocacy group claims that Atrium's current absence as a Tier 1 State Health Plan provider could derail its plan to…

The new open enrollment period will start on Oct. 23 and end by Dec. 23. Last year, the Centers for Medicare& Medicaid Services finalized a rule that, among other eligibility changes, shortens the open enrollment period by two weeks, ending by Dec. 31. The rule, however, was vacated by a judge in June 2026 following a lawsuit filed by a multistate coalition, which includes…

Iowa health insurance companies are proposing premium increases for Affordable Care Act customers in 2027, affecting thousands of Iowans. The proposal comes after insurers increased premiums for ACA-marketplace customers in 2026 by an average of 15.3% in Iowa. Natasha Murphy, director of health policy at the Center for American Progress, said insurance…

The following information was released by the Iowa Democratic Party:. DES MOINES Today, local Des Moines leaders and Iowans experiencing increased health insurance premiums came together to call out Ashley Hinson for causing health insurance premiums to increase for a second year in a row by voting against extending Affordable Care Act tax credits.

Approximately 24,000 Rhode Islanders are at risk of losing health coverage due to Medicaid cuts in Trump and Republicans' Big, Ugly Law. WASHINGTON, DC TODAY, Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse joinedCongressmen Gabe Amo and Seth Magaziner in sending a letter urging the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Mehmet Oz to delay and…

Hours before Kevin Warsh gave his first congressional testimony as chair of the Federal Reserve on Tuesday, he received some good news. The reprieve was visible not only in the overall inflation measure, which was driven by a steep drop in energy prices after a preliminary truce to end the war with Iran; it was also noticeable in the "core" gauge of the consumer price…

A coalition focused on healthcare affordability is reiterating calls to freeze or lower health insurance costs and will take that message to Harrisburg later this month. The Affordable Healthcare for NEPA coalition, which recently held a virtual town hall highlighting healthcare cost and affordability challenges, plans to hold an event July 29 in front of…

In a state led by Republicans who have often portrayed social services as handouts that keep people in poverty, Arkansas' Medicaid expansion program has faced multiple attempts to kill it or limit who can access it. More than 211,000 Arkansans are enrolled in the expansion known as Arkansas Health and Opportunity for Me, or ARHOME. Arkansas' Medicaid expansion…

Americans denied medical treatment coverage by health insurance companies would have increased access to legal support, under the CLINIC Assistance Act introduced by U.S. The act would establish a grant program through the Department of Labor to help law schools set up consumer advocate programs where patients can receive no-cost legal assistance with…

A coalition focused on healthcare affordability is reiterating calls to freeze or lower health insurance costs and will take that message to Harrisburg later this month. The Affordable Healthcare for NEPA coalition, which recently held a virtual town hall highlighting healthcare cost and affordability challenges, plans to hold an event July 29 in front of…

Both Missouri Federal Reserve Bank districts registered slight economic growth in late May and June, while businesses reported climbing costs and tighter profit margins, according to the latest Beige Book report released on Wednesday. In the Eighth District, economic activity increased "slightly" compared with the previous report. The outlook is…