South Carolina budget panel hikes state health plan premiums
South Carolina budget and control board voted unanimously to raise public employee health care premiums by an average 4.5 percent for next year. The panel also signaled pension changes next year to address unfunded liabilities while Governor Haley urged caution and orderly budgeting amid uncertain finances. Nearly 410,000 people are covered including state workers, educators, and local employees.
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Former S C DMV chief to lead Budget Control Board
Marcia Adams, a 24 year veteran of South Carolina government, was unanimously named head of the Budget and Control Board, succeeding Eleanor Kitzman who moves to Texas. Adams rose from DMV head to chief of staff and prior roles include parks recreation and tourism.
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Myth about arthritis stiffness and back pain myths
The piece challenges common beliefs that arthritis stiffness equals aging and that the back is always out. It argues relief for morning stiffness and long standing, and reduces fear of back pain by reframing these symptoms as not inevitable.
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