The changes Congress made will hit Covered California and likely drive up health insurance costs for 2 million Californians.

Medicaid budget could shrink by up to 18% due to new work requirements and eligibility checks, the Department of Health said.

Unemployment data for new graduates of U.S. colleges has also upped scrutiny of the H-1B, and criticism by advocates for U.S. workers. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York in February reported ...