Unions counter that remote work options improve efficiency for many jobs and are help state government recruit new employees — a task that became harder after union concession deals in 2009, 2011 and 2017 weakened fringe benefits.
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Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
13 Jan. 2026
The changes come as affordability is a key concern for many Americans, some of whom are struggling to pay their ACA premiums since enhanced subsidies expired at the end of last year.
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Julie Appleby,
Miami Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
Also last month, the federal government discontinued pandemic-era assistance that helped pay for health insurance, driving up insurance premiums for millions of families around the country, including many who are close to low-income.
The mood today was more tenuous, the industry crowd mulling in the lobby with cocktails, discussing the tail end of awards season and the controversy coming out of the Berlin Film Festival concerning politically cautious juror statements.
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Film Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
South Korea awards about $208,000 for gold, roughly $139,000 for silver and $70,000 for bronze.
Too often, data center deals are rushed through with secrecy, tax giveaways and pressure from powerful corporations.
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Natasha Sutherland,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
There are signs throughout; the fact that Bruce and Darrell Blasius, who are feuding with their Kokomo, IN neighbor over a farm he’s installed next door, have an indoor jacuzzi is one of the first giveaways.
Then, stars shift again, this time bringing media presence, determination, sudden windfalls, getting clear on your path, and big protection.
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Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Feb. 2026
Pfizer reinvested its pandemic-era windfalls into a $23 billion spending spree in 2023, targeting new business development opportunities to secure the company’s future.
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