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Coalition calling for a ‘healthcare cost freeze’ in Pa. as insurers request rate increases

Advocates are urging the state agency tasked with reviewing health insurer applications for rate changes to reject proposed increases for 2027 that would apply to plans purchased by individuals and small businesses. On average, insurers are asking for a 17.1% increase for individuals and 11.5% for small businesses, according to the Pennsylvania Insurance Department. The submissions include increases for Pennie plans available on the state’s Affordable Care Act marketplace. Submitted premium increases range from single-digit growth to a 40% increase. More than 600 Pennsylvanians ...

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Good Day to Lesley Todd, of Mill Hall! Word of the Day Stalwart — adj. — Describing someone who is very loyal or mentally strong. Quote of the Day “I’ve wined and dined with kings and queens, and I’ve slept in the alley eating pork and beans.” — Dusty Rhodes Garden Nominations Dogwood Circle Garden Club will be accepting nominations for their July Garden of the Month winner. Submit your nomination to the club on Facebook. The August garden judge is Svitlana. Gardens are judged for color, variety, neatness, curb appeal and must be viewable from a public ...

MH Boro delays opening pool construction bids

MILL HALL — Mill Hall Borough council spent much of its July meeting approving ordinance updates, addressing ongoing code enforcement issues and postponed a final decision on the future of its long-discussed pool renovation project, opting instead to schedule a special meeting next week while awaiting word on possible funding assistance through Congressman Glenn “GT” Thompson. Council members said they remain approximately $1.2 million short of the funding needed to move the project forward. Mill Hall Dolphin and former mayor, Tom Bossert, reported that he had spoken with ...