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The average cost for job-based family health coverage is now about the same as a new Toyota Corolla hybrid.

A new car vs. health insurance? Average family job-based coverage hits $27K

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With the federal shutdown entering its fourth week, spurred by a stalemate over the cost of health insurance for 22 million Americans on Affordable Care Act plans, a new report shows that over 154 million people with coverage through an employer also face steep price hikes — and that the situation is likely to get worse.
NC Republicans to gerrymander North Carolina at Trump's request

NC Republicans, at Trump’s behest, are gerrymandering North Carolina again

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Republicans say they will redraw North Carolina's Congressional maps again—the fourth time in the last five years—in order to help their party win more seats in 2026. 
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Video: Here’s who the government shutdown is hurting the most

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With the federal government shutdown offering no clear end in sight, Cardinal & Pine's Billy Ball talks about who's really being hurt by it in North Carolina. 
Trump, Republicans' cash bail reforms might make women less safe

Why Trump, Republicans’ bail reforms might actually make women less safe

As Trump and Republicans push to reform America's bail system, a look at how recent reforms, including safety risk assessments when considering pretrial release, can benefit women on multiple levels.
In July, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that it would stop issuing paper benefit payment checks on Sept. 30, 2025.

The Social Security Administration is no longer issuing paper checks. Here’s what you need to know

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The Social Security Administration (SSA) has switched to electronic forms of payment. Here’s how you can set up your automatic payments with ease.