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- 1Supreme Court Allows SAVE Student Loan Program to Continue▼Supreme Court Reauthorizes SAVE Program, but It’s Not as Big a Deal as Some Would Have You Believe
The Cato Institute argues that the Supreme Court's decision to reauthorize the SAVE student loan repayment program is being overstated by some commentators, and that its practical impact is smaller than claimed. The SAVE plan, an income-driven repayment scheme for federal student borrowers, has been a frequent target of litigation and political debate, making any court action on it headline-worthy.
- 2Colorado weighs cuts to addiction recovery coaches amid Medicaid surge▼Colorado targets cuts to addiction recovery coaches as Medicaid spending jumps 286%
Colorado officials are considering cuts to recovery coaching services for people with addiction, as Medicaid spending on these supports has jumped 286%. The proposal has drawn concern from recovery advocates who argue the coaches are a cost-effective way to keep people in treatment, while state budget writers look for savings in a rapidly growing Medicaid program.