Pa. Dems Set Voter Registration Record

" HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - Democratic Party enrollment surged past the 4 million mark Monday, setting a state record on the last day Pennsylvanians had to register to vote in next month's presidential primary. The figures, which showed modest declines in the ranks of...

9 Vital Questions To Ask Before Choosing The Right Health Plan

"The open enrollment period for your health-insurance plan comes once every year, usually during the fall. The corresponding paperwork typically generates as much enthusiasm as your yearly tax forms. But don't be tempted to just put a check mark next to your current plan....

Schools look at ways to make reductions

Early projections show the St. Cloud school district needs to eliminate $1 million from its 2007-08 budget. Those projections use Gov. Tim Pawlenty's proposal for state education funding. They project no changes to special-education funding and a slight drop in enrollment. It...

Make the Most of Your Job Benefits

"Open enrollment for several of your job benefits comes around only once a year -- typically in the fall. That means you may soon receive a packet of information from your employer asking you to select a health insurance plan for next year and other workplace programs in...