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Future uncertain for Seeley Swan Medical Center with ongoing deficit

SEELEY LAKE — Officials managing the Seeley Swan Hospital District are searching for answers to keep the local clinic running after its medical provider shared that it can no longer financially cover the clinic's operational shortfalls. Partnership Health Center (PHC) has operated the clinic since 2014, but the nonprofit

From the San Luis Valley to Vail, Latino labor powers every sector of Colorado’s economy

From the San Luis Valley to Vail, Latino labor powers every sector of Colorado’s economy

(FORT COLLINS, CO) In Colorado, a national debate about the role of Latinos in American society has deep roots in the state’s history, current identity — and future. I’m a professor of ethnic studies at Colorado State University. I recently published a book titled “Latino Colorado: The Struggle for

TVA reports solid financial results, acknowledges resource plan delays

(The Center Square) – The Tennessee Valley Authority Board of Directors held its quarterly meeting Thursday, with its new interim CEO moving to establish operational stability after a period of leadership turnover. During the session, the board reported that the federal utility generated $6.6 billion in operating revenues for the

Before the barbecue, remember why we gather | Emily Marburger

Around here, Memorial Day weekend usually means the same few things: trucks loaded up for the lake, barbecue smoke rolling through the neighborhood and kids running around while somebody argues over who forgot the hamburger buns. It is one of those weekends that reminds us how lucky we are to

Government spending on seniors' benefits soon to make up majority of federal budget

(The Center Square) – More than half of the federal budget will go toward benefits for Americans 65 years and older by 2036, and that percentage is set to only grow, a recent congressional report finds. The Joint Economic Committee’s 2026 report shows that non-interest federal spending on Social

$580B federal highway bill clears committee; includes rail safety, EV fees

(The Center Square) – A long-awaited bill spending $580 billion on American highways and transportation infrastructure is on track to hit the U.S. House floor for a vote as soon as June. The bipartisan BUILD America 250 Act, a five-year surface transportation reauthorization bill, passed out of the

PacificSource to end Montana insurance operations

PacificSource to end Montana insurance operations

PacificSource Health Plans, one of Montana’s three primary health insurance providers, will cease its Montana operations and exit the marketplace by the end of the year. “PacificSource is making difficult decisions to ensure we can continue fulfilling our mission and serving members for the long term amid growing pressures