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Stricter Medicaid work rules don't help — they hurt. Many folks depend on Medicaid because they can't work. Republicans pushing these changes don't understand the reality of why people need care. These rules punish people who are already at the end of the road.
School will start in a couple of weeks for some communities. Meanwhile, House Republicans continue to take time off instead of passing a final education budget to ensure our schools, dedicated teachers and kids can start their school year off right.
Republican cuts to Medicaid will have detrimental effects on people's everyday lives. TyJuan shared his story with us earlier this month -- without Medicaid, his nieces and thousands of other Michigan kids won't get the care they need.
While Trump falsely claims he’s “wiped out inflation,” prices continue to rise and people struggle to get by. Michigan Republican-backed tariffs continue to squeeze our state's economy.
Trump’s tariffs could squeeze Michigan, US factories and boost costs by 4.5%, new analysis finds
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Tuesday's analysis warns of economic and political costs, especially in swing states with significant manufacturing sectors, like Michigan and Wisconsin.Today marks Medicaid's 60th anniversary — the program that has helped millions of kids, seniors, veterans and working families live healthier lives. Republicans' Big, Ugly Bill includes the largest cut to Medicaid in U.S. history, slashing $1 trillion from these life-saving programs.
One of the largest groups hit by Republican Medicaid cuts is kids. On the 60th anniversary of Medicaid, we are not celebrating; we are mourning. Republicans are making life harder for Michiganders of all ages and the providers who work to keep our communities healthy.
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Stricter Medicaid work rules don't help — they hurt. Many folks depend on Medicaid because they can't work. Republicans pushing these changes don't understand the reality of why people need care. These rules punish people who are already at the end of the road. ... See MoreSee Less
School will start in a couple of weeks for some communities. Meanwhile, House Republicans continue to take time off instead of passing a final education budget to ensure our schools, dedicated teachers and kids can start their school year off right. ... See MoreSee Less
Republican cuts to Medicaid will have detrimental effects on people's everyday lives. TyJuan shared his story with us earlier this month -- without Medicaid, his nieces and thousands of other Michigan kids won't get the care they need. ... See MoreSee Less
While Trump falsely claims he’s “wiped out inflation,” prices continue to rise and people struggle to get by. Michigan Republican-backed tariffs continue to squeeze our state's economy. ... See MoreSee Less
Trump’s tariffs could squeeze Michigan, US factories and boost costs by 4.5%, new analysis finds
bit.ly
Tuesday's analysis warns of economic and political costs, especially in swing states with significant manufacturing sectors, like Michigan and Wisconsin.Today marks Medicaid's 60th anniversary — the program that has helped millions of kids, seniors, veterans and working families live healthier lives. Republicans' Big, Ugly Bill includes the largest cut to Medicaid in U.S. history, slashing $1 trillion from these life-saving programs. ... See MoreSee Less
House Republicans, are you listening? ... See MoreSee Less
Photos from Representative Jasper Martus's post ... See MoreSee Less
One of the largest groups hit by Republican Medicaid cuts is kids. On the 60th anniversary of Medicaid, we are not celebrating; we are mourning. Republicans are making life harder for Michiganders of all ages and the providers who work to keep our communities healthy. ... See MoreSee Less
Photos from State Representative Noah Arbit's post ... See MoreSee Less