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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

Congressional candidates discuss agriculture, healthcare

Editor's note: This is the part of a series of stories that are appearing this week on the June 2 primary in California. The stories include comments from candidates who agreed to interviews with The Center Square. (The Center Square) - Residents of California’s newly redrawn 22nd Congressional

Meijer/Blue Cross Collaboration Latest Example of Retail-Healthcare Partnerships | Insurify

Michigan consumers accustomed to going to Meijer for groceries and home goods can now add Medicare plans to their shopping list. This is thanks to the retailer’s newly announced partnership with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan. The partnership provides eligible consumers access to the Medicare Plus Blue

Advocates call on tax reform to reduce national debt

(The Center Square) - Advocates called on lawmakers to redesign the United States’ tax system on Thursday in order to address the rising national debt. The national debt surpassed $39 trillion in March 2026, the highest ever recorded in United States history. A group of financial advocates spoke to members of

Nearing ballot threshold, cash-flush Senate candidate Seth Bodnar vows 'new direction'

Needing 13,327 total signatures, independent Montana U.S. Senate candidate Seth Bodnar is betting he can get his name on the ballot by the end of May. Bodnar nears candidate qualification with help from nearly $1.4 million in first-quarter contributions — more than all his competitors combined, according

Part two: Democratic Senate candidate debate recap

Part two: Democratic Senate candidate debate recap

All five Democrat candidates vying to succeed sitting Sen. Steve Daines were on hand: Veteran Air Force commander, special agent, and leadership coach Alani Bankhead; tribal historic preservation officer Michael Black Wolf; Navy veteran and businessman Michael Hummer; former state Representative Reilly Neill; and actor, director, arts administrator and teacher

Trump proposes rule expanding IVF access

(The Center Square) - The Trump administration proposed a new rule on Monday to expand fertility access options in health insurance programs. The expanded options would operate similarly to vision or dental insurance, offering coverage to women throughout the fertility process. The rule comes as the administration has sought to expand