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Health Care December 21, 2015

Thousands in Illinois told to start over on health insurance

Illinois officials are emailing and calling thousands of people, advising them to start over on their health insurance applications if they believe the federal government mistakenly referred them to Medicaid.

Health Care December 21, 2015

California health exchange scrambles to fix mailed eligibility notices

The agency that runs California's health insurance exchange is scrambling to correct a technical problem that left blank spaces in eligibility notices mailed to nearly 114,000 households, leading to consumer confusion just days ahead of the application deadline.

Legislation December 21, 2015

Colorado bill would use tax credits to offset ObamaCare penalty

Two Republican lawmakers in Colorado plan to introduce a proposal that would make it easier for residents to opt out of ObamaCare by creating a tax deduction to offset the federal penalty for not purchasing health insurance.

Controversies December 21, 2015

Popularity of 'Don't Tread on Me' plates in Virginia suggests Tea Party still strong

A Virginia license plate with the Tea Party-embraced 鈥淒on鈥檛 Tread on Me鈥� logo is a big seller, suggesting the movement remains popular, at least in the state, even after a tough loss in this year鈥檚 elections.

Financial Crises December 21, 2015

Citizens take law into own hands after cash-strapped Ore. county guts sheriff's office

When budget woes reduced the sheriff's department in one rural Oregon county to a bare-bones force, residents decided to take matters into their own hands.

Controversies December 21, 2015

Retired Illinois teachers sue state over pension overhaul

A group of Illinois school administrators and retired teachers filed a class-action lawsuit Friday seeking to have the new law aimed at eliminating Illinois' worst-in-the-nation pension shortfall thrown out, a long-anticipated move that is expected to delay implementation of the sweeping measure.

Consumers December 21, 2015

FTC takes on music teachers

The Federal Trade Commission was created in 1914 in the age of oil barons and rail tycoons to bust the big trusts. Today, it's busting a smaller enterprise - the Music Teachers National Association.

Legislation December 21, 2015

Relaxed Vermont pot laws may lead to legalization

In July of this year, Vermont lawmakers took a bold step. They removed criminal penalties for those caught with small amounts of marijuana.

Health Care December 21, 2015

Colorado health care exchange official seeks bonus despite low signups

The head of Colorado's state health care exchange is asking for a year-end raise and bonus even though enrollment numbers are not meeting expectations.

STATE AND LOCAL December 21, 2015

Recall looms for Colorado lawmaker who supported gun control bill

The opponents of Democratic Senate President John Morse say they turned in twice as many signatures as needed Monday to put Morse back on the ballot.

Governors December 21, 2015

Utah governor vows to review judge's polygamy ruling

Gov. Gary Herbert has expressed concern over a federal judge's ruling that struck down key parts of Utah's polygamy laws, saying his legal counsel would determine the ramifications of the decision.