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Legislation to Improve Health Insurance for Small Businesses Receives Public Support – NBC Connecticut

“We can’t do anything, and what we’re initiating here is to look at solutions that drive down costs,” Sen said. Tony Hwang (R-Fairfield) said.

Hwang was referring to the cost of health insurance for small businesses, which don’t get the same price breaks as large companies with thousands of employees.

On Tuesday, lawmakers and advocates discussed a proposed bill that would implement association health plans in Connecticut.

“If you have nine, 10,000, 11,000 people pooled together buying their health insurance, you’re going to get a much lower price than you will with 20 or 25 people buying the health insurance,

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Car Colors: Most and Least Popular

Man Choosing Color Of His Car With Color Sampler.

When buying a new car, how important is car color? Does this factor into your decision at all? Perhaps you’re curious to know what car colors are popular these days, and which ones aren’t so high in demand? You came to the right place—we’ve got the facts!

PPG released its annual automotive color popularity report, revealing that white is (still) the most popular automobile color chosen by new-car buyers today. In fact, white is chosen by 35 percent of shoppers—more than any other color combined!

After white, buyers tend to choose drab colors—or less flashy colors—including grey, silver, and black.

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Should You Use Insurance to Replace Your Windshield: Yes or No?

Smashed Windscreen

It’s likely what happened to you before: a chipped or cracked windshield. Unfortunately, this type of issue generally occurs quickly, and without any warning. In addition, chips, cracks and breaks can be big, small, easy to fix or very expensive to repair. Each situation is different and calls for a specific action.

It’s important to remember that when you experience windshield damage, seek professional automotive assistance as soon as possible. Not only is it extremely unsafe for you (and others on the road) to drive a car with a windshield that has been impaired, but small chips or cracks can

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Cost of Windshield Replacement Is Going Up

Auto Glass Replacement

Today, it seems as if the prices on just above everything (food, gas, rent) are going up–and glass is no exception. Unfortunately, maybe not all that surprisingly, the cost of automobile glass materials has been rising every month. . . and continues to do so.

In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data pulled back in January 2022 showed that motor vehicle parts increased by 5.2 percent from the previous year. Specifically, adhesives and sealants increased in price by 14.2 percent, while prices for materials related to motor vehicle repair and maintenance increased by 2.9 percent.

Here’s

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6 Myths About Health Insurance Policy

It’s no news that health insurance is the best way to handle medical bills and avoid a dent in your savings. Consequently, more and more people are becoming aware of the importance of a health insurance policy. Luckily, we are now living among the generation that is beginning to realize that health insurance is not an expense but an investment for a healthy physical and financial life.

However, even though more and more people are getting aware, there still remain some myths about health insurance policies. These myths need to be busted as they can cause last-minute surprises only to

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How to Defog Your Car Windows in Arizona Winters

Although Arizona winters are mild compared to other areas of the country, fogged windows are still a serious problem on those chilly winter mornings. The air inside your car is usually warm. When the cold night air makes contact with your car windows, condensation can collect on the windows, making it difficult to see when you first get in your car in the morning. It can especially be a problem if you need auto glass repair in Arizona. The good news is that there are options when it comes to defogging your windows. The following tips will help you see

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GM looks to turn former Pistons’ Palace site in Auburn Hills to an EV parts plant

General Motors is looking to build a new parts plant to support its production of electric vehicles in Auburn Hills at the site the Palace once occupied, the automaker confirmed Friday.

The automaker plans to spend $200 million on the parts plant, which will support the assembly of the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV pickup, and create about 1,000 new jobs there, according to Automotive News.

The roof structure and columns of the former entertainment arena, the Palace of Auburn Hills, implode on July 11, 2020. The demolition company is Schostak Brothers & Company Inc. planned and executed the implosion, which advances preparations for future redevelopment of the surrounding land.

The roof structure and columns of the former entertainment arena, the Palace of Auburn Hills, implode on July 11, 2020. The demolition company is Schostak Brothers & Company Inc. planned and executed the implosion, which

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The value of private health insurance in regional Australia is questioned by long-time policy holders

When Greg Owens had a stroke on Boxing Day last year and was rushed to hospital, he felt secure in the knowledge that he had good private health insurance.

But he now says the annual cost of $6,513 in premiums for top hospital cover is not worth it.

“There was not much difference to a

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