Conneaut’s city council began the year with a reorganization, devoting a Saturday morning to mapping out future goals. Members brainstormed issues facing the community and assigned committees to better tackle the city’s challenges. Their collective aim is to address key concerns in government finances, the economy, and the public sphere.

Health care costs may soon rise for 450,000 New Yorkers, according to reporting originally published by New York Focus. With Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act potentially in flux, residents could experience significant sticker shock as state coverage policies evolve.