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Unless the rules change soon, Stephanie Salazar-Rodriguez of Denver expects to spend more than $10,000 on health insurance premiums this year. That's after losing her job last month — which meant losing her employer's contribution to her health plan.

Pandemic Aid Package Includes Some Relief From High Health Plan Premiums

If passed, Biden's relief bill would significantly expand the number of people eligible for federal help in paying their health plan premiums, and would boost the size of those subsidies.

Abortion rights activists gather on May 3, 2022, in front of the U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C., after news broke the previous night that a draft opinion leaked to the media confirms that the court is considering overturning Roe v. Wade. (Jane Norman/States Newsroom)

Republicans in Congress say they’d keep federal abortion funding in cases of rape, incest

Republicans interviewed by States Newsroom said if they take control in the midterm elections, they expect to keep Hyde Amendment intact in bills passed by Congress

The U.S. Attorney's Office has already brought criminal charges in five cases related to COVID-19 fraud in Idaho. The U.S. Attorney and Idaho's IRS criminal investigations chief believe their new task force will have years of investigations, prosecutions and civil cases to pursue, based on abuse of coronavirus pandemic assistance programs.

Idaho COVID fraud task force has a message for white-collar criminals: ‘You can’t hide it’

‘We’re going to find that out, one way or another,’ officials say

In the hopes of recruiting and retaining more qualified teachers, Aberdeen and a number of other rural districts throughout the state are adopting a four-day week for the first time this school year. (Getty Images)

More rural districts transition to a four-day week in hopes of attracting teachers

Some applicants turned down jobs when districts were operating on five-day weeks

Pandemic leads doctors to rethink unnecessary medical treatment

From Idaho Capital Sun, Bruce Alpert reports.Original story available at Pandemic leads doctors to rethink unnecessary medical treatment - Idaho Capital…

Exploring the Teachings of Dutch Ice Man Wim Hof and the Wim Hof Method

This week on Mind Tap, Scott Greeves takes on the freezing challenge of the Wim Hof Method, as he tries to reconnect with nature and his own mental…

Is Your State Doing Enough Coronavirus Testing? Use Our Tool To Find Out

The U.S. conducts nearly 2 million coronavirus tests daily. A new analysis shows millions more are needed to protect the most vulnerable. Use our tool to see how your state is doing.

In 2020, Willy Solis became a voice for thousands of gig workers at Target-owned Shipt, leading calls for better treatment and pay during the pandemic and beyond.

How The Pandemic Turned An Introvert Into A Voice For Gig Workers

As the pandemic forced society to acknowledge just how essential low-wage gig workers are, Willy Solis, who delivers groceries for the app Shipt, seized the moment to advocate for better conditions.

Dear Dr. Li: Chinese Netizens Confess To The Late Coronavirus Whistleblower

Feb. 7 marks the one-year anniversary of Dr. Li Wenliang's death from the virus he'd warned about. His legacy lives on through his Weibo page, which has become a kind of confessional.

How Biden's Plan Could Help Reshape The Finances Of American Families

The $1.9 trillion relief bill includes a new monthly allowance for American parents that could help provide a critical lifeline.

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