From fields to fridges: How the government shutdown is impacting farmers across America
From fields to fridges: How the government shutdown is impacting farmers across America WASHINGTON — The government shutdown is causing uncertainty for farmers across the United States, as critical aid is frozen and food prices at grocery stores face volatility. Wisconsin dairy farmer and President of the Wisconsin Farmers Union, Darin Von Ruden, said, “The biggest thing…
Mainers grapple with impact of President Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ on SNAP benefits
Mainers grapple with impact of President Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ on SNAP benefits BUCKFIELD, Maine — President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” passed last week, and now many families are concerned about how the spending plan will impact their lives and their ability to afford food. The bill makes massive cuts to the…
Little Lobbyists talk about Medicaid impacts of the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
Little Lobbyists talk about Medicaid impacts of the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Parents of children with complex medical needs joined forces to urge senators to block Trump’s tax bill. They’re joining WCNC+ to explain why.
Nevadans brace for impact as Medicaid is at risk under narrowly passed Senate bill
Nevadans brace for impact as Medicaid is at risk under narrowly passed Senate bill RENO, Nev. — Pam Berek, a Reno resident and full-time caregiver to her son Carson, is grappling with the potential loss of Medicaid benefits. “The thought of losing Medicaid is something that it’s hard to wrap my brain around,” said Berek.…
Trump’s tax, spending law will slash food assistance for thousands of Mainers
Trump’s tax, spending law will slash food assistance for thousands of Mainers The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will force Maine to cover tens of millions in costs for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — costs that Gov. Janet Mills says the state ‘simply cannot absorb.’