UnitedHealthcare members in Wisconsin face out-of-network costs at Ascension facilities after the two fail to agree on contract terms. Negotiations continue, but the current impasse affects commercial and Medicare/Medicaid plan holders.

Bloomington City Council set the 2026 preliminary tax levy with a 9.44% increase from the previous year, influenced by the end of state and federal grants for firefighters.

The FAA Academy in Oklahoma City faces operational challenges as a federal government shutdown looms, potentially impacting training and furloughing employees.

Minnesota's DHS prepared for a potential federal shutdown, Governor Walz targeted fraud, Senior LinkAge Line rebranded to Minnesota Aging Pathways, Recovery Month was observed, and changes to Medicaid were announced after new legislation.

Senator Mark Kelly supports a resolution honoring the 75th anniversary of the Impact Aid Program, emphasizing its vital role in funding Arizona schools on federal lands.

Pennsylvania Governor to sign an order at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia to protect individual vaccine choice and access, emphasizing health autonomy amid federal uncertainty, with key health figures attending.

A government shutdown affects federal workers in San Diego due to Congress's failure to agree on health care benefits, causing potential furloughs and delayed services in California.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley warned of risks to local health services amid the federal government shutdown, stressing the importance of federal funding for vulnerable residents.

Union County law enforcement officers rappelled off Raleigh's 19-story Pendo Building to support Special Olympics North Carolina, raising funds and awareness for local athletes.

Dr. Heather M. Rice of CSU will be inducted as a Fellow into the American Academy of Nursing, recognizing her contributions to maternal and infant health and health equity.

Senator Ruben Gallego urges Frontier Communications to negotiate fair wages for Navajo Nation workers, highlighting a pay gap in his letter to the CEO.

Governor Polis is urging lawmakers to pass a balanced budget to prevent a federal shutdown, warning of economic fallout including higher health premiums and loss of tourism revenue in Colorado.

AG Gentner Drummond advocates for jams on cell phones in prisons, backed by 21 other attorneys general, requesting the FCC to change current policies to stop inmates' illicit communications.