State ACA marketplace sign-ups "outpacing" 2017
The NY State of Health marketplace said Wednesday that enrollment in its Affordable Care Act–compliant plans has risen compared to sign-ups at the same time last year. This is in contrast to lower... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
New Jersey will reopen golf courses and state parks, but crowds will be monitored
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy will sign an executive order Wednesday to reopen state parks and golf courses this weekend. The openings will be effective at sunrise on May 2. Social distancing practices will still be mandated. Counties will be at .....»»
Coronavirus deaths down in NY, but officials urge vigilance
The coronavirus<…; death toll in New York dropped again, a sign that Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Sunday means the state is “" and="" that="" ongoing="" social="" distancing="" practices="" are=""... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Covered California sign-ups triple; Medi-Cal prepares for surge
A record number of Californians are seeking new health care benefits through Covered California, the state’s marketplace for individual insurance plans via the Affordable Care Act. The agency announced Tuesday that it saw 58,400 new people enrol.....»»
State weekly unemployment claims drop to 345,000, likely undercounting job losses
Weekly unemployment claims in New York State declined slightly for the week ended April 4 in a sign of are finding in filing for benefits rather than a slowing of job losses.  The federal Bureau... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Cuomo to sign executive order to take ventilators from Upstate hospitals for hospitals in need
On Friday Govenor Andrew Cuomo announced he will sign an executive order to allow New York State to take ventilators and PPE from facilities who aren't in urgent need of them and disperse them to facilities who are harder hit. The majority of the.....»»
Amid increased traffic, Gov. Lee shifts to stay-at-home order
Tennesseans were beginning to venture outside in larger numbers in recent days — so, Gov. Bill Lee is shutting the state down. Lee is set to sign Executive Order 23, requiring residents to stay home unless they are carrying out essential activi.....»»
A governor ordered the state police and National Guard to hunt for New Yorkers because of coronavirus fears. That"s a frightening sign of what"s to come during the pandemic.
REUTERS/Oliver Doyle On Saturday, military police of the National Guard — armed, camoufl.....»»
Coronavirus shows signs of slowing spring home buying, especially in New York, California and Washington state
Applications to buy a home plunged last week, in what may be the first significant sign that the coronavirus is chilling the spring h.....»»
The Conversation: Even before coronavirus, U.S. was underfunding public health
One example: state funding for public health was lower in 2016-2017 than in 2008-2009......»»
Trump says U.S.-India to sign $3 billion in defense deals
The U.S. will sign military deals worth more than $3 billion with India on Tuesday, President Donald Trump said at the start of a two-day state visit to the South Asian nation......»»
The Astros said their cheating scheme "didn"t impact the game" and players shouldn"t be held accountable in a cringeworthy press conference
David J. Phillip/AP Images The Houston Astros held a press conference to address their electronic sign-stealing scheme from 2017. After having third baseman Alex Bregma.....»»
Shannon Waltchack fund acquires large retail property in Virginia
A Birmingham-based commercial real estate firm’s fund has made a big acquisition in the Old Dominion state. Shannon Waltchack’s SWNC I LLC acquired the Little Creek Marketplace shopping center in Norfolk, Virginia. According to city of Norfolk.....»»
S.F. fintech poaches Twitter executive for key role
Top talent joining a startup is a strong sign that a young company is gaining traction in the marketplace......»»
Exclusive: S.F. fintech poaches Twitter executive for key role
Top talent joining a startup is a strong sign that a young company is gaining traction in the marketplace......»»
Tuesday links: the normal state of affairs
Did you know you can stay up-to-date with all of our posts via our daily e-mail newsletter? Sign up today! Market timingEven perfect market timing will .....»»
"Bernie Will Play Dirty" - Former VT Gov Bashes Sanders As Feud With Warren Cools
"Bernie Will Play Dirty" - Former VT Gov Bashes Sanders As Feud With Warren Cools Former Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin, who led the state as a Democrat from 2011 to 2017 has some harsh words for Bernie Sanders. During a f.....»»
Here"s How Much Money Stealing Signs Cost AJ Hinch, Jeff Luhnow And The Houston Astros
The illegal sign-stealing scheme the Houston Astros used may have helped the team to its 2017 World Series win. And it.....»»
Nonprofits: Jericho Road plans City Mission clinic; grants from Lake Shore Savings foundation; zoo fundraises for Australia
Jericho Road Community Health Center has filed plans with the state to open a new clinic at the expanded Buffalo City Mission. The clinic will take up just a small portion of the 75,000-square-foot community center project, but could play a sign.....»»
We just got another sign that Obamacare is stronger than ever — despite an existential threat in the courts
Aaron P. Bernstein/Reuters Kansas became the 37th state to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act, popularly known as Obamacare. The agreement from Kansas Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly and a top Republican ended fighting in the state over its $3......»»
U of M law school reduces out-of-state tuition by 25%
In 2017, TIME ranked Memphis fourth on its list of 25 cities where millennials were moving, with a 9.5% increase between 2010 and 2015. Thanks to a recent change by the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, that percentage coul.....»»