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Texas Border Region Braces for Health Coverage Crisis as Enhanced ACA Subsidies End
The Rio Grande Valley faces a critical healthcare crisis as enhanced federal premium tax credits, which made ACA plans highly affordable, are set to expire, leading to dramatic premium increases for thousands. This expiration disproportionately impacts the RGV, where ACA enrollment quadrupled since 2020, threatening to reverse gains in health access and potentially escalating chronic illness and uncompensated emergency care. Local officials and healthcare providers are bracing for a significant increase in the uninsured rate and a sicker community, while congressional action remains uncertain.
Supreme Court Blocks Texas National Guard Deployment in Illinois
The U.S. Supreme Court has blocked the deployment of approximately 200 Texas National Guard troops to the Chicago metropolitan area. This action concludes a controversial assignment initiated in early October that had faced strong opposition from Illinois local and state governments.
Federal Appeals Court Affirms U.S. Government Liability for Hurricane Harvey Flooding Near Houston Dams
A federal appeals court has unanimously ruled the U.S. government is liable for damage to homes flooded upstream of Houston's Addicks and Barker dams during Hurricane Harvey in 2017. The court found the government was or should have been aware of the dams' limitations, a decision that could aid thousands of homeowners who lost property. While a significant victory for plaintiffs, the government may still appeal to a higher court.
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