Frustrated union leaders were working Thursday to persuade Connecticut lawmakers to hold off on deep state budget cuts, which could include thousands of layoffs and lead to changes in future labor contracts.

A judge refused to block a partial enrollment freeze for Arizona's Medicaid program Thursday, but the cost-saving measure is still being delayed as the state waits for federal officials to finish reviewing a proposed implementation plan.

A coalition announced Thursday wants to make Michigan, a state with deep union roots, a right-to-work state.

Health Management Associates Inc. said Friday it plans to pay $525 million to acquire seven hospitals in and around Knoxville, Tenn.