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Many companies now report that group health insurance costs are climbing at a faster rate than corporate revenue. And it’s not just the employers that are facing increasingly harsh headwinds; employees are struggling to cope with payroll deductions for insurance premiums that are further eroding their ability to make ends meet.

As a state that has part of its pension funds under BlackRock's management, South Carolina might want to consider whether BlackRock’s strategy aligns with what its citizens want.

Consumers’ Research recently published a warning letter to the public and states with pension funds invested in BlackRock, a firm that holds roughly $10 trillion under management worldwide, highlighting its ties to China.