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Medicaid Cuts Emerge as Early 2026 Flash Point
"Early battle lines are form“Early battle lines are forming over a centerpiece of the sprawling domestic policy bill that House Republicans narrowly passed, with Medicaid spending cuts emerging as a flash point that could define the 2026 midterm elections.
Josh Hawley Stakes Out Ground as Chief GOP Defender of Medicaid
“Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) is staking out his spot as a populist defender of Medicaid in opposition to the steep cuts contained in the House-passed megabill to fund President Trump’s domestic agenda.
The Myth of The Poverty Trap
“We used to be trapped. And by “we,” I really do mean all of us. A few hundred years ago, the majority of the world lived in extreme poverty, and even in recent decades, people lucky enough to clear the $2.15-per-day threshold were living lives that others in the developed world would find unrecognizable.
Meet the Florida Group Chipping Away at Public Benefits One State at a Time
“PHOENIX — As an Arizona bill to block people from using government aid to buy soda headed to the governor’s desk in April, the nation’s top health official joined Arizona lawmakers in the state Capitol to celebrate its passage.
As Republicans Mull Medicaid Cuts, Missouri Offers a Preview
“CRESTWOOD, Mo. — The prospect of sweeping federal cuts to Medicaid is alarming to some Missourians who remember the last time the public medical insurance program for those with low incomes or disabilities was pressed for cash in the state.
Republicans Clash Over Medicaid in Hunt to Pay for Trump�s Agenda
“When Republican leaders weigh which of their members might defy the party and defect on major legislation, Senator Jerry Moran’s name rarely comes up.
The Three States That Are Especially Stuck if Congress Cuts Medicaid
"If congressional Republicans go through with some of the deep Medicaid cuts they are considering, three states would be left in an especially tight bind.
Many People With Disabilities Risk Losing Their Medicaid if They Work Too Much
“PLEASANTVILLE, Iowa — Zach Mecham has heard politicians demand that Medicaid recipients work or lose their benefits. He also has run into a jumble of Medicaid rules that effectively prevent many people with disabilities from holding full-time jobs.
Kentucky Senate Passes Medicaid Reform Bill Amid Late-Hour Debate
“LOUISVILLE, Ky. — House Bill 695 passed the Senate Friday night in the eleventh hour. The bill includes changes to Kentucky’s Medicaid program and adds a work requirement to the program.
