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Rising healthcare costs are straining Texas businesses as the Legislature seeks solutions
3+ hour, 33+ min ago (1618+ words) The expenses to operate three restaurants in Waco are rising across the board, but there's one growing cost in particular that feels nearly impossible to manage " providing employee health insurance, co-owner Kyle Citrano said." "Every year, it can change on…...
Retired Valley teacher speaks on reduced health care premiums
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (294+ words) Many people are on a tight budget, including retired teachers. Recently, Governor Greg Abbott ordered the Teacher Retirement System of Texas to look into lowering health insurance premiums. Teaching is something you love, not something you just do for a…...
The Rio Grande Valley among Texas counties most impacted by expiring health insurance subsidies
6+ mon, 6+ day ago (1695+ words) Mc ALLEN "Alix Flores, 62, has jumped from different careers over the years, working with nonprofits, in corporate America, as a teacher at a Brownsville school and with the regional office of the Texas Department of State Health Services. He wanted…...