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    Iowans still in limbo as healthcare talks set to begin in Congress

    "Affordable Care Act" text over a map of the U.S., with a magnifying glass resting on top.

    With the government reopen, Iowans who rely on Affordable Care Act tax credits are eagerly awaiting to see how Congress will act.

    Karly Scholz November 21, 2025November 21, 2025

    Democrats want tax credits for health care included in spending package

    Democrats want tax credits for health care included in spending package

    Democrats want tax credits for health care included in spending package The possibility of a government shutdown is putting some who depend on the Affordable Care Act on notice. It could take effect Wednesday unless there’s a deal. Senate Democrats

    Karly Scholz October 23, 2025October 23, 2025

    What ACA subsidy expiration means for Iowa families as shutdown looms

    What ACA subsidy expiration means for Iowa families as shutdown looms

    What ACA subsidy expiration means for Iowa families as shutdown looms DES MOINES — Iowa Democrats warned Friday that tens of thousands of Iowans could face skyrocketing health insurance premiums or lose coverage altogether if Republicans in Congress fail to

    Karly Scholz October 23, 2025October 23, 2025

    Iowans brace for impact as government shutdown looms

    Iowans brace for impact as government shutdown looms

    Iowans brace for impact as government shutdown looms DES MOINES, Iowa — A shutdown of the federal government is looming. The U.S. Senate has been working to pass a continuing resolution to fund itself for seven weeks, but the Republican majority

    Karly Scholz October 23, 2025October 23, 2025

    J.D. Scholten launches run after U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst’s statement on Medicaid

    J.D. Scholten launches run after U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst’s statement on Medicaid

    J.D. Scholten launches run after U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst’s statement on Medicaid GOP senator draws national criticism for saying ‘we are all going to die’ Iowa Rep. J.D. Scholten, D-Sioux City, launched a run to challenge U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst

    bnpartnership June 12, 2025June 12, 2025

    “Angry doesn’t begin to describe what I feel” Iowan says of Sen. Ernst’s Medicaid response

    “Angry doesn’t begin to describe what I feel” Iowan says of Sen. Ernst’s Medicaid response

    “Angry doesn’t begin to describe what I feel” Iowan says of Sen. Ernst’s Medicaid response IOWA CITY, Iowa — There is pushback coming from Iowans over Senator Joni Ernst’s town hall Friday. Someone in the crowd yelled that people will die from

    bnpartnership June 12, 2025June 12, 2025

    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

    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

    bnpartnership June 3, 2025June 3, 2025

    ‘Think about the children’: Central Iowa family concerned about potential cuts to Medicaid

    ‘Think about the children’: Central Iowa family concerned about potential cuts to Medicaid

    ‘Think about the children’: Central Iowa family concerned about potential cuts to Medicaid GRIMES, Iowa — A Grimes family said they are worried about potential cuts to Medicaid, which they rely on heavily to take care of their son, Charlie.

    bnpartnership May 22, 2025June 6, 2025

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