Missouri SNAP beneficiary concerned about losing benefits under U.S. budget bill
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KFVS) – Tens of thousands of Missourians could lose all or some of their food and health assistance if President Trump’s budget bill is passed. The U.S. Senate could soon vote on President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill.” It promises to secure the southern border and provide some tax cuts, but it could…
U.S. House approves Trump’s tax and spending bill. What it means for Iowa
U.S. House approves Trump’s tax and spending bill. What it means for Iowa Doctors, nurses, food bank directors and other social safety net providers across Iowa warn major cuts to public health insurance and food assistance programs could lead to crowded emergency rooms, more rural hospital closures, drained family budgets, overworked providers and reduce care…
How the ‘One, Big, Beautiful Bill’ could affect Medicaid in Arizona
How the ‘One, Big, Beautiful Bill’ could affect Medicaid in Arizona TUCSON — Major changes could be coming to Arizona’s health care funding after House Republicans approved President Donald Trump’s legislative package, officially titled the “One, Big, Beautiful Bill.” In Arizona, approximately 2 million people rely on Medicaid, also known as Arizona Health Care Cost Containment…
Slashing Medicaid funding puts Maine domestic violence survivors at risk
Slashing Medicaid funding puts Maine domestic violence survivors at risk When the U.S. House of Representatives passed its “big beautiful bill” last week, it sent shivers down the spines of domestic violence advocates because we know what slashing Medicaid funding would mean for people facing domestic violence. The deep cuts to Medicaid in this legislation would create barriers…
Commentary: Don’t balance the budget on the backs of disabled people in Ohio and across America – Kyle Garvey
Commentary: Don’t balance the budget on the backs of disabled people in Ohio and across America – Kyle Garvey It’s no secret Americans are struggling. From rent to groceries to medical care, the cost of living keeps climbing — and now, Congress is considering cuts to the very programs that help people survive. It seems like we’re in for…