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Kids deserve to be set up for success, but MI Republicans can't seem to pass a final education budget. Now, with Republicans in D.C. also gutting Medicaid, schools are left to pick up the pieces for kids losing support in and out of the classroom.
How Medicaid, SNAP Changes in Trump's Big Budget Bill Could Affect Schools
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The bill will stress a major funding stream schools rely on, leading to ripple effects that make it harder for schools to offer free meals.When people have health coverage, communities are stronger, healthier & more resilient. Slashing Medicaid funding doesn't just impact those on Medicaid; it devastates the local hospitals & providers who rely on federal funding to care for their community.
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The sweeping and draconian cuts to Medicaid by the Trump administration and congressional Republicans have left healthcare advocates around the country reeling. At a virtual press conference hosted Tu...It took only 100 days of Trump's tariffs to finish a 100-year-old company. Make no mistake: Republican policy spells business closures in Michigan.
West Michigan clockmaker Howard Miller ending production after nearly 100 years
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Howard Miller, a nearly 100-year-old, family-owned clock and furniture manufacturer based in West Michigan, is winding down its operations, the company announce"Our schools, students and families need a budget passed on time — but House Republicans missed the mark. And only days later, Congress passed devastating federal cuts that will take away $1 trillion from Medicaid. Michigan deserves stability, not uncertainty and callous disinvestments."
Everyone deserves the peace of mind that comes with knowing they can see a doctor when needed. Republican cuts to Medicaid won't just kick people off their coverage, hospitals across the state will close their doors, reduce services and lay off staff.
Why everyone in Michigan will pay more for health care after Trump’s Medicaid cuts
www.mlive.com
Officials say even those with private insurance will face higher costs and longer ER waits as hospitals scramble to make up for massive funding losses.Everyone deserves peace of mind. Meet George, a 6-year-old who is one of the hundreds of thousands of Michiganders who could lose health care under the Republican Medicaid cuts. When coverage disappears, our loved ones pay the price.
'Big, beautiful bill' Medicaid cuts could affect 700,000 Michiganders — including George
www.freep.com
A chorus of health policy analysts and others warn President Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' will have "a devastating impact" on health care in Michigan.Black women deserve to thrive in a society that values their work equally, but on average, full-time, year-round workers are only making 66 cents compared to their white male counterparts. That's not just a wage gap, it's a justice gap. #BlackWomensEqualPayDay
Federal cuts are going to have a devastating impact for many Michiganders. That’s why it’s essential we pass a state budget that funds the programs our communities rely on, but House Republicans failed to negotiate and didn’t pass a budget by the July 1 deadline.
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Kids deserve to be set up for success, but MI Republicans can't seem to pass a final education budget. Now, with Republicans in D.C. also gutting Medicaid, schools are left to pick up the pieces for kids losing support in and out of the classroom. ... See MoreSee Less
How Medicaid, SNAP Changes in Trump's Big Budget Bill Could Affect Schools
www.edweek.org
The bill will stress a major funding stream schools rely on, leading to ripple effects that make it harder for schools to offer free meals.When people have health coverage, communities are stronger, healthier & more resilient. Slashing Medicaid funding doesn't just impact those on Medicaid; it devastates the local hospitals & providers who rely on federal funding to care for their community. ... See MoreSee Less
Michigan advocates warn Medicaid cuts will close hospitals as hundreds of thousands lose coverage • Michigan Advance
michiganadvance.com
The sweeping and draconian cuts to Medicaid by the Trump administration and congressional Republicans have left healthcare advocates around the country reeling. At a virtual press conference hosted Tu...It took only 100 days of Trump's tariffs to finish a 100-year-old company. Make no mistake: Republican policy spells business closures in Michigan. ... See MoreSee Less
West Michigan clockmaker Howard Miller ending production after nearly 100 years
wwmt.com
Howard Miller, a nearly 100-year-old, family-owned clock and furniture manufacturer based in West Michigan, is winding down its operations, the company announce"Our schools, students and families need a budget passed on time — but House Republicans missed the mark. And only days later, Congress passed devastating federal cuts that will take away $1 trillion from Medicaid. Michigan deserves stability, not uncertainty and callous disinvestments." ... See MoreSee Less
Everyone deserves the peace of mind that comes with knowing they can see a doctor when needed. Republican cuts to Medicaid won't just kick people off their coverage, hospitals across the state will close their doors, reduce services and lay off staff. ... See MoreSee Less
Why everyone in Michigan will pay more for health care after Trump’s Medicaid cuts
www.mlive.com
Officials say even those with private insurance will face higher costs and longer ER waits as hospitals scramble to make up for massive funding losses.Everyone deserves peace of mind. Meet George, a 6-year-old who is one of the hundreds of thousands of Michiganders who could lose health care under the Republican Medicaid cuts. When coverage disappears, our loved ones pay the price. ... See MoreSee Less
'Big, beautiful bill' Medicaid cuts could affect 700,000 Michiganders — including George
www.freep.com
A chorus of health policy analysts and others warn President Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' will have "a devastating impact" on health care in Michigan.Black women deserve to thrive in a society that values their work equally, but on average, full-time, year-round workers are only making 66 cents compared to their white male counterparts. That's not just a wage gap, it's a justice gap. #BlackWomensEqualPayDay ... See MoreSee Less
Federal cuts are going to have a devastating impact for many Michiganders. That’s why it’s essential we pass a state budget that funds the programs our communities rely on, but House Republicans failed to negotiate and didn’t pass a budget by the July 1 deadline. ... See MoreSee Less
We need a final budget that supports our kids, educators, and families. Everyday Republicans delay, and with federal cuts now approved, we are adding in more uncertainty for Michigan families. ... See MoreSee Less