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In DC, Trump's devastating tax bill will blow a $1.1 BILLION hole in Michigan's budget. In Michigan, Matt Hall and House Republicans can't pass a final state budget of their own. Michigan's GOP is following Trump's lead straight into the red. 📉
4 things to know about Trump’s tax bill creating a projected $1.1B hole in Michigan’s budget
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The projected shortfall will likely put a wrench into ongoing negotiations over a long-term road funding plan for Michigan.No parent should have to go into medical debt to get their kid the care they need. For families with kids born with critical conditions, Medicaid is more than insurance — it's a lifeline. It keeps families from financial ruin & gives their kids a chance to survive & thrive.
Michigan families have to balance their home budgets to keep the lights on, but in the People's House, Republicans can't even pass a final state budget. Must be nice to dodge the math and still get paid.
Trump's tariffs mean higher prices on cars, clothes and groceries. Big brands are feeling it and so are working families. Michiganders are paying more so Trump can play political games.
Are prices going up because of tariffs? Here's what we know
www.michiganpublic.org
Prices have risen a tad on some items especially affected by tariffs. But for the most part, companies are finding ways to delay price increases — for now.Trump’s proposed tariffs aren’t just headlines — they’re higher prices at the store, more strain on Michigan’s manufacturers, and a gut punch to working families.
Trump injects a new dose of uncertainty in tariffs as he pushes start date back to Aug. 7
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President Donald Trump's order imposing new tariffs on scores of countries and the European Union starting in seven days has injected a new dose of uncertainty in an already uncertain process.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.Recent News
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In DC, Trump's devastating tax bill will blow a $1.1 BILLION hole in Michigan's budget. In Michigan, Matt Hall and House Republicans can't pass a final state budget of their own. Michigan's GOP is following Trump's lead straight into the red. 📉 ... See MoreSee Less
4 things to know about Trump’s tax bill creating a projected $1.1B hole in Michigan’s budget
www.mlive.com
The projected shortfall will likely put a wrench into ongoing negotiations over a long-term road funding plan for Michigan.No parent should have to go into medical debt to get their kid the care they need. For families with kids born with critical conditions, Medicaid is more than insurance — it's a lifeline. It keeps families from financial ruin & gives their kids a chance to survive & thrive. ... See MoreSee Less
Michigan families have to balance their home budgets to keep the lights on, but in the People's House, Republicans can't even pass a final state budget. Must be nice to dodge the math and still get paid. ... See MoreSee Less
Trump's tariffs mean higher prices on cars, clothes and groceries. Big brands are feeling it and so are working families. Michiganders are paying more so Trump can play political games. ... See MoreSee Less
Are prices going up because of tariffs? Here's what we know
www.michiganpublic.org
Prices have risen a tad on some items especially affected by tariffs. But for the most part, companies are finding ways to delay price increases — for now.Trump’s proposed tariffs aren’t just headlines — they’re higher prices at the store, more strain on Michigan’s manufacturers, and a gut punch to working families. ... See MoreSee Less
Trump injects a new dose of uncertainty in tariffs as he pushes start date back to Aug. 7
apnews.com
President Donald Trump's order imposing new tariffs on scores of countries and the European Union starting in seven days has injected a new dose of uncertainty in an already uncertain process.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.