Dear Neighbor,
As costs continue to rise across the country, Michiganders are working harder than ever just to stay afloat. But instead of offering relief, Washington has made things worse.
The new so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” includes the largest cuts to Medicaid and food assistance in American history — slashing $1 trillion from Medicaid and $186 billion from food assistance over the next 10 years.
And the timing couldn’t be more alarming. July 30 marked Medicaid’s 60th anniversary — the program that has helped millions of children, seniors, veterans and working families live healthier, more dignifying lives. Now, its future is at serious risk due to sweeping federal funding reductions.
What does that mean for Michigan?
- Some families will face even higher health care costs.
- Nearly 1 in 4 Michiganders could lose their health care, including seniors and veterans.
- Kids could lose access to certain meal programs at school.
- Rural hospitals could close.
- Some communities and families struggling to put food on the table will be pushed to the brink.
And to make matters worse, House Republicans still haven’t negotiated a final state budget and are leading one of the least productive legislatures in over 85 years.
This isn’t normal. And with no clear plan from the Speaker, schools and health care providers are being forced to operate in the dark while families are left waiting for answers.
I’m fighting to protect Michigan families from the damage being done in Washington and the dysfunction in Lansing. That means putting health care, food security and school funding first — not last.
Sincerely,
Kimberly Edwards
State Representative
House District 12