By: Mary Kuhlman, Public News Service – IN INDIANAPOLIS — Hoosiers ages 65-plus have about seven weeks to select a Medicare health insurance plan. Open enrollment for the federal health insurance program begins today and runs through December 7. CEO of Medicare and Retirement for United Healthcare in Indiana Charlotte…

By Marissa Evans, The Texas Tribune Oct. 12, 2018 “State cancels health contracts with anti-abortion Heidi Group” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. An anti-abortion group that…

By Nick Miroff, Josh Dawsey and Maria Sacchetti, The Washington Post Oct. 12, 2018 “Trump administration weighs new family separation effort at border” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and…

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2018 The Eagle Pass High School Eagles saddled the homestanding Laredo Nixon High School Mustangs 48-10 in a key District 29-6A football game on Friday, October 12, 2018, at the Laredo Independent School District Shirley Field in Laredo, Texas. The…

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2018 The Eagle Pass C. C. Winn High School Mavericks fell to the visiting San Antonio Harlandale High School Indians 27-16 in a key District 14-5A football game on Friday, October 12, 2018, at the Eagle Pass Independent School District…

By Teo Armus, The Texas Tribune Oct. 12, 2018 “U.S. officials have been keeping migrants from crossing bridges. Now, Mexico is doing the same.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…

By: Dan Heyman, Public News Service – WV CHARLESTON, W. Va. – West Virginia is in a foster care crisis, as many addicted parents lose custody of their children. According to a new group for foster parents, state government needs to consult more with the families taking the kids in….

By: Suzanne Potter, Public News Service – CA SAN FRANCISCO – The state’s gas utility companies are going to have to spend about $300 million over the next three years to find, fix and prevent leaks of methane gas in their distribution systems – the result of a decision made…

By: Mary Kuhlman, Public News Service – TX AUSTIN, Texas – Experts say almost every day, an older Texan is the victim of fraud, theft or another form of financial exploitation. And with the 65-plus population expected to double by 2030, it’s a crime that could get much worse without…

By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune Oct. 12, 2018 “Beto O’Rourke raised more than $38 million in the third quarter — a record that’s about three times Ted Cruz’s haul” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them…