Healthcare reform law now two years old — Supporters say Affordable Care Act will narrow health disparities

Apr. 4 |     By Charles Hallman Staff Writer The Affordable Care Act (ACA) in March celebrated its two-year anniversary since President Barack Obama signed it into law. Since it became law, its key provisions include insurance companies now being...

Marches honored legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Jan. 18 |   The traditional St. Paul MLK Day March began at 10 am in front of Central High School. Congressman Keith Ellison addressed the crowd of about 1,200 prior to the march. March leaders included Governor Mark Dayton, U.S. Senators Al Franken and...

Congressional officers get paid by double dipping

Dec. 28 |     Big cable is at it again. Comcast — the only cable company in town — slyly announced on its December billing statements that beginning January 1, a $1.99 “convenience fee” will be charged to customers who pay in person. I was...