Newswatch Inequality State-by-State
Arizona
Alignment Health Plan Recognized Among U.S. News & World Report's 2027 Best Insurance Companies for Medicare Advantage
October 20, 2026 08:00 AM EDT
Yahoo! Inc
Alignment earns “Best” rating in Arizona, California, Nevada, North Carolina and Texas for the second consecutive year, reflecting strong performance in care quality, prevention and satisfactionORANGE, Calif., Oct. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alignment Health Plan, an award-winning Medicare Advantage (MA) plan from Alignment Health, has been named a 2027 Best Insurance Company for Medicare Advantage by U.S. News & World Report in all five states where it operates: Arizona, California, Nevada, N
California
Prop. 1 borrows $11.25 billion for housing | SF Standard Voter Guide
October 21, 2026 12:18 AM EDT
The San Francisco Standard.
This will be the sixth housing bond on the ballot in the last 20 years. Californians are typically supportive of bond measures, having passed every housing bond since 1993. But the $11.25 billion general bond is the largest in state history.
Colorado
A new tool helps make sense of Colorado hospital pricing
October 20, 2026 03:31 PM EDT
Wyoming Public Media
Wyoming just took the step to require hospitals to publicly post their prices for services. Colorado has had that requirement since 2021, and now a nonprofit is trying to help consumers make better sense of the data.
Colorado
Early detection starts here: Northwest Colorado health offers free preventative breast cancer screenings for women who qualify
October 20, 2026 08:31 AM EDT
Craig Daily Press.
One in eight women will develop invasive breast cancer in their lifetime, which is why regular screenings are so important. Northwest Colorado Health helps ensure women who are 40 and older receive regular breast cancer...
Colorado
Medicaid Covered ABA Therapy in Colorado: Budding Futures, a Colorado Medicaid Provider, Has No Waitlist
October 20, 2026 03:06 AM EDT
OpenPR.
Image https www globalnewslines com uploads 2026 10 1792409478 jpg Denver CO October 20 2026 The Denver based in home provider says most families on Colorado Medicaid pay nothing files the state s prior authorization for them and has counted ...
Connecticut
Connecticut's heating aid opened September 1 and sets each amount by household size, income and fuel type - NewsBreak
October 20, 2026 03:27 PM EDT
News Break, Inc
Connecticut households can apply now for winter heating help through the 2026-2027 Connecticut Energy Assistance Program, known as CEAP. The state Departme
Illinois
9,300 Illinois residents lose Medicaid coverage under new federal law
October 20, 2026 12:04 PM EDT
Chicago Crusader.
More than 9,300 Illinois residents have lost their Medicaid health insurance coverage following changes under President Donald Trump’s federal budget law,
Kentucky
Press release: Kentucky REALTORS® releases housing market data for August 2026
October 20, 2026 02:11 PM EDT
LINK nky
Kentucky REALTORS® releases housing market data for August 2026 Monthly housing market report focuses on the state of real estate in Kentucky LEXINGTON, September 17, 2026 – Kentucky REALTORS®, the largest professional association of REALTORS® in the Commonwealth, recently released housing market data for August 2026, showing that the total volume of real estate sold […]
Louisiana
Louisiana Amendment 6 could expand property tax relief for some homeowners 65 and older
October 20, 2026 06:25 PM EDT
WBRZ-TV
BATON ROUGE — Louisiana voters could grant extra property tax relief for seniors over 65 if they approve Constitutional Amendment 6 on the Nov. 3 ballot.
Louisiana
United Airlines CEO says he'd pay near-100% inheritance taxes. Louisiana's governor fires back: 'Simply cut a check'
October 20, 2026 11:30 AM EDT
Yahoo Finance
Scott Kirby calls wealth inequality “a danger to our society” and says only a national tax works because “people will just move.”
Maine
Hundreds of Mainers lost their health insurance due to Medicaid eligibility changes
October 20, 2026 06:16 PM EDT
WMTW-TV
The federal government will no longer reimburse states for Medicaid coverage provided to lawful noncitizens.
Maryland
What to know about changes to Medicare plans as open enrollment begins | MyCentralOregon.com - Horizon Broadcasting Group, LLC
October 20, 2026 05:03 AM EDT
Central Oregon Daily News.
An aerial of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services building on March 19, 2025 in Woodlawn, Maryland. (Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images)Open enrollment for Medicare, the nationwide federal heal
Massachusetts
Samantha McDonald Discusses Massachusetts Ballot Question 7
October 20, 2026 01:19 PM EDT
Bowditch & Dewey, LLP
Samantha McDonald discusses Massachusetts Ballot Question 7, which would reduce minimum residential lot sizes for single-family home construction.
Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, 1,000-square-foot starter homes are 'illegal' to build — voters may change that
October 20, 2026 04:29 AM EDT
Yahoo! Inc.
"It’s really hard to find housing, it’s extremely expensive, and I can’t afford to live alone."
Mississippi
Insurance department urges caution during open enrollment - Darkhorse Press
October 20, 2026 11:47 AM EDT
Dark Horse Press
The Mississippi Insurance Department urges residents to compare health coverage and watch for scams during open enrollment.
Montana
Kalispell Adds Tiny Home Regulations to City Code - Flathead Beacon
October 20, 2026 02:34 PM EDT
Flathead Beacon.
Kalispell city councilors updated tiny home regulations Monday evening, bringing the city in line with state code and its new land use plan. In writing the plan earlier this year in accordance with the Montana Land Use Planning Act (MLUPA), councilors identified tiny homes as one of the city’s housing strategies. The tiny home appendix […]
New Hampshire
29,000 Granite Staters Could Lose Their Health Coverage, New Study Says - InDepthNH.org
October 20, 2026 09:15 AM EDT
InDepth New Hampshire.
A new study by the NH Fiscal Policy Institute indicates from 23,000 to 29,000 New Hampshire residents will lose their Medicaid health insurance coverage by 2028 under new federal and state regulations and requirements set to begin Jan. 1.
New York
Medicare open enrollment: NYSOFA reminds older adults that free NYS Medicare counseling is available
October 20, 2026 08:03 PM EDT
Western New York Newspapers.
The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) reminds older New Yorkers that free and objective counseling is available to help Medicare beneficiaries navigate their options during the Medicare open enrollment period from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7.
New York
Yes, Yonkers Residents Can Apply for NYC's Affordable Housing Lottery. Here's How | Yonkers Times
October 20, 2026 02:08 PM EDT
The Yonkers Times
By Aleksei Apasov For renters in Yonkers and southern Westchester, finding an apartment that fits the household budget can mean looking beyond the local rental market. One option they may overlook is New York City’s affordable housing lottery. The reason is a common misconception: that applicants must already live in one of the five boroughs […]
New York
New York City has launched a program to help residents facing the loss of health and food benefits.
October 20, 2026 11:05 AM EDT
Forum Daily
New York City has launched a program to help residents facing the loss of health and food benefits.
North Carolina
North Carolinians brace for Medicaid cuts and SNAP changes - NC Voices
October 20, 2026 12:42 PM EDT
North Carolina Voices.
Changes to SNAP and Medicaid kicked in this month that will affect millions of North Carolina residents and their ability to access food and healthcare.
Ohio
Swanson running on four pillars
October 20, 2026 04:00 PM EDT
The Bryan Times.
If elected to represent the 81st district in the Ohio House of Representatives, Democrat Dave Swanson wants to focus on what he called the “Pillars of a Healthy Society”— housing,
Oklahoma
Residents at YES! Communities park in Oklahoma experience “serial evictions,” rent-to-own pressure
October 20, 2026 04:38 PM EDT
Pest Stakeholder.
Yes! Communities’ eviction activity in Oklahoma has gained recent media attention, with one TV news story describing the company as a “serial evictor.”
Oklahoma
Lawmakers Examine SNAP, Nutrition Programs and Home-Delivered Meals
October 20, 2026 12:03 PM EDT
the Oklahoma House of Representatives
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Pennsylvania
Housing Provider Ordered to Pay Nearly $23,000 in Emotional Support Animal Case - PennWatch
October 20, 2026 03:15 PM EDT
Pennsylvania Watch.
The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC) recently ordered a housing provider to pay nearly $23,000 in a housing discrimination case, involving the denial of an accommodation for an emotional support animal (ESA). The Commission found that the housing provider violated the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (PHRA) by refusing an ESA accommodation and retaliating against the […]
Rhode Island
Neronha warns of 'junk' healthcare plans before open enrollment
October 20, 2026 02:09 PM EDT
Providence Business News.
PROVIDENCE – As open enrollment approaches for HealthSource RI – Rhode Island’s healthcare marketplace, Attorney General Peter F. Neronha is warning the public of fraudulent health insurance policies. Colloquially referred to as “junk” health plans, these plans are advertised as low-premium insurances, but in reality, they are not considered health insurance and lack the guaranteed […]
Tennessee
USDA Boosts Tennessee Agricultural Economy Through $212.2 Million in Safety Net and Conservation Program Payments
October 20, 2026 11:14 AM EDT
Morning Ag Clips.
Explore how conservation programs are benefiting Tennessee farmers with $212.2 million in USDA payments for the 2025 crop year.
Texas
Thousands of Texas homeowners aren't claiming property tax savings
October 20, 2026 06:00 AM EDT
The Texas Tribune
Homeowners aren’t claiming a homestead exemption because they do not know about it or find the process too complicated, experts say.
Washington
Why 250,000 WA residents might lose their Medicaid next year
October 20, 2026 01:41 PM EDT
KUOW Public Radio
Starting in 2027, when low-income people on Medicaid in Washington and 39 other states have their insurance renewed, they’ll have to file paperwork proving that they work, volunteer, or go to school at least 80 hours per month, or that they qualify for an exemption. If not, they’ll lose their health coverage.
Washington
Washington residents clash over proposed affordable housing
October 20, 2026 11:08 AM EDT
The Columbia Missourian
At a standing-room only Washington City Council meeting Monday night, more than 20 city residents spoke on a proposed affordable housing development bordering the Washington Heights neighborhood.
Washington
Columbus' housing perspective helps inform federal legislation
October 20, 2026 10:00 AM EDT
the Norfolk Daily News
When Columbus City Administrator Tara Vasicek took Columbus’ workforce housing challenges to Washington, D.C., in March 2025, she gave federal lawmakers a closer look at the barriers communities face in
