As COVID-era Affordable Care Act subsidies are set to expire, enrollees across the country say they are bracing for sharply higher premiums, higher deductibles and tougher choices. With Congress failing to extend the tax credits, some families plan to downgrade coverage or drop insurance entirely, warning the loss will strain household budgets and heighten financial and health risks.
Tag: Michigan
Posted inBUSINESS
Black Founders Table turns intention into infrastructure for entrepreneurs
Black Founders Table (BFT) is carving out an ecosystem where Black entrepreneurs can scale their companies with strategy, mentorship and policy influence. Rather than offering surface-level support, BFT equips founders with practical tools to commercialize ideas, secure contracts and gain long-term influence.
Posted inOpinion
Another blood-stained sanctuary: America cannot look away
Violence in sacred spaces is an American epidemic that must be addressed with laws, leadership, and a return to civil speech, as well as preparation and vigilance in faith institutions, schools, and civic organizations.
Posted inHealth
ACA Marketplace enrollment opens with expanded options and subsidies
The Affordable Care Act Marketplace opens its 2025 enrollment season, offering millions the opportunity to secure or adjust health insurance plans, and millions of individuals with pre-existing conditions would lose health insurance if Donald Trump is re-elected.
Posted in2024 Elections
Lawmakers highlight importance of voting in swing states
Swing states in the U.S. are key in the upcoming presidential election, as voters in these states have the power to determine who becomes the next U.S. president and ensure that citizens in other states are not subjected to harsh laws.
Posted in2024 Elections
Harris, Beyoncé team up for a Texas rally on abortion rights and hope battleground states hear them
Vice President Kamala Harris and Beyoncé are campaigning in Texas to highlight the medical fallout from abortion restrictions, emphasizing the need to protect reproductive rights and prevent Donald Trump from overturning Roe v. Wade.
Posted in2024 Elections
2024 presidential election on a knife’s edge as early votes pour in
Early voting data has shown a tight race in several battleground states, with Democrats and Republicans splitting the votes, and the looming influence of Project 2025 could have a significant impact on the outcome of the 2024 election.
Posted inCOMMUNITY
PRESS ROOM: Capital B’s Black political power tour heads to 5 battleground states
Capital B, a Black-led local and national news organization, is continuing its cross-country tour with stops in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Carolina, and Arizona, aiming to educate Black voters ahead of the 2024 election.
Posted inOPINION
A false accusation put me in prison, a safety net could have kept me out.
Leon Benson, a Michigan native and exoneree, advocates for the implementation of a guaranteed income or child allowance to help millions of families avoid turning to crime to make ends meet.
Posted inClimate Change
Summer 2024: From weather extremes to solutions
The Inflation Reduction Act includes funding for climate resilience and infrastructure improvements, and grassroots action and voting for leaders committed to climate change and environmental justice are essential for Black communities to build resilience and protect their communities.
Posted in2024 Elections
Hill Harper vying to be first Black U.S. senator from Michigan
Actor and union organizer Hill Harper is running to become the first Black U.S. senator of Michigan, focusing on educating those who don’t typically vote and pushing for women’s reproductive rights, universal health care, and a $15 minimum federal wage.
Posted inNational News
Biden tells Morehouse graduates that he hears their voices of protest over the war in Gaza
President Joe Biden addressed Morehouse College graduates during his commencement speech, acknowledging their voices of protest over the Israel-Hamas war, and calling for an immediate cease-fire to stop the fighting and bring home the hostages taken by Hamas.