Future of health care: Comparison shoppingMinneapolis Star TribuneBut Gov. Mark Dayton is moving ahead on establishing a Minnesota model, even as legislators prepare dueling bills. Just last week, Dayton embraced the guiding principles recommended by his 15-member health insurance exchange advisory task force.and more »

Los Angeles TimesWhile Romney roars, Santorum hopes for race resetLos Angeles TimesHe also hammered both Romney and Gingrich for supporting the 2008 bank bailout, steps to fight global warming and healthcare reform measures similar to those championed by President Obama. “They say they're conservatives, but they're not,” Santorum ...and more »

Costly financial mistakes retirees make repeatedlyLouisville Courier-JournalFor example, if you own a home in Minnesota but spend 183 days a year out of state you can switch, assuming you meet the other state's minimum residency requirement. “For people who are already spending significant time elsewhere, it can be a big ...and more »

Whistleblower: Wrong click costs him plentyMinneapolis Star TribuneA simple mistake when applying for unemployment benefits online has complicated the lives of a Minnesota man and his daughter. Paul Thielen adjusted his 13-year-old daughter's hat while waiting for her cardiology appointment outside Children's Hospital ...

Quartet of tort reform bills get House OKTwin Cities PlanetHowever, DFLers countered that the bills rig “the system against Minnesota consumer and small businesses,” in favor of corporations and insurance companies. House Minority Leader Paul Thissen (DFL-Mpls) said these bills have nothing to do with getting ...

Kansas.comValley Center death fuels questions about previous accidentsKansas.comA series of deaths in Kansas and other states — all people who were associated with Daniel Perez and his traveling entourage — have been raising questions for years. The situation drew attention because, according to a court document, there had been ...

Numbers suggest prioritiesPicayune ItemHere's how our neighboring states are faring: Alabama (median income $42218, 16.1 percent poverty rate, 14.4 percent without health insurance and 8.1 percent unemployed); Arkansas (median income $38600, 16.5 percent poverty rate, 18.5 percent without ...

It's Your BusinessTopeka Capital JournalMarchant is recognized for her work as the second director of the Kansas Center for the Book, and she traveled the state extensively in the Words on Wheels mobile library, promoting Kansas authors and literature. She was one of 100 honored by first ...

Open wide ...St. Cloud TimesWithout insurance, the cost of fixing just one tooth could easily be upward of $500 she said. “We're here to provide a dental service for Central Minnesota” Mary Ann Nau, one of the event's organizers said. “Because everybody needs (dental care).and more »

Looking for work for thousandsMinneapolis Star TribuneThe Employment Action Center works with businesses and the state of Minnesota to match job hunters with new employers. (left) Carrie Scheffler, Employment Action Center Director attended a meeting at the center where a new Hennepin County employment ...

Louisiana rolls out new Medicaid managed care programFox NewsNearly 246000 Medicaid recipients, mostly children, across southeast Louisiana were switched to the managed care networks in this first phase of the insurance-based model, called Bayou Health. The roll-out hasn't been without problems, including an ...and more »

Fee possible for scrap metal dealersTopeka Capital JournalHe said a Kansas law enacted last year authorizes cities to register and regulate scrap metal dealers. “The theft of scrap metal has been of great concern to many municipalities, and those concerns were addressed by the Legislature,” Bevens said.

Fox News (blog)Pawlenty Reflects on Presidential CampaignFox News (blog)by Ashley Alderman | February 04, 2012 Former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty admits he has regrets regarding his 2012 Presidential bid. Saturday on "America's News Headquarters," Governor Pawlenty said his regrets are related to quote, ...

Candidate Nolan: America at a tipping pointInternational Falls Daily JournalNolan, a former three-term Minnesota DFL congressman, serving from 1975-1981, and a member of the Minnesota House, said his previous service would allow him to hit the ground running as the 8th District congressman. He said he already knows the process ...and more »

Missouri lawmakers, physicians debate eye exam lawKansas City StarBy WES DUPLANTIER AP JEFFERSON CITY | Four years ago, Missouri became one of the first states in the nation to require incoming kindergartners to get a comprehensive eye exam by an optometrist or physician. The goal was to catch problems early, ...Mo. lawmakers, physicians debate eye exam lawSTLtoday.comLawmakers In Missouri, Physicians Debate Eye Exam LawKTTSall 17 news articles »

KisdPeace Psychiatric Hospital Names New Executive DirectorAllentown Morning CallA gradute of Culver-Stockton College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, Davis received his Masters of Science in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Central Missouri State University and his Doctorate of Psychology from Forest ...

Letter: Obama has done much since 2010Park Rapids EnterpriseMr. Arnold Leshovsky and I can agree on one thing: the importance of participating in Minnesota political party caucuses on Feb. 7. These caucuses give us the opportunity to help determine those for whom we will vote in November.

Hospital appoints new CEOMcDowell News“Lynn is a registered nurse who holds master's degrees in business administration and science of nursing, and is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives -- which is impressive by itself,” said Ronald A. Paulus, president and CEO of ...

Courthouse newsRussellville CourierJerry Whitfield and other occupants of 800 E. St., Russellville, Ark. State of Arkansas v. $1491.00 US currency (Albert Mann). Beverly Barber, individually and on behalf of a class of all Arkansans similarly situated v. Farm and Home Mutual Insurance ...

FOX 9 NewsUnemployment Rate Drops to 8.3%FOX 9 NewsUniversity of Minnesota economics professor Christopher Phelan said the drop is encouraging, but it's important to note things are slow to improve. "If we do all well this month as we do every month for the next two years.. that's when we get back to ...and more »