Cuts to Medicaid in Trump’s significant bill could harm some rural hospitals in Arizona

Impact of Medicaid Cuts on Rural Arizona Hospitals Recent significant Medicaid cuts included in the tax and spending legislation finalized by Republicans are taking a toll on rural hospitals in Arizona, potentially affecting a large number of residents. The legislation, which narrowly passed the Senate, is set to slash $93 billion from the Medicaid program […]

Government budget cuts leave Los Angeles County’s health system in turmoil

The healthcare system in Los Angeles County, catering largely to the area’s low-income residents, is grappling with a financial crisis. This situation has come about due to cutbacks from the federal government and a Republican-led Congress, both looking to shrink government size significantly. Recently, Trump’s “Big Beautiful Building” plan, approved earlier this month, is projected […]

House Delivers $9 Billion Cuts Bill to President Trump

The House has approved a measure that targets $9 billion in cuts, which includes reductions to public broadcasters, shortly after midnight on Friday. The vote saw just two House Republicans—Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick from Pennsylvania and Mike Turner from Ohio—opposing it, resulting in a narrow margin of 216 to 213 in favor. This legislation marks a […]

Job Cuts by the Government Will Impact Rural Areas

In a significant shift aimed at reducing what some see as bureaucratic excess, the Trump administration has let go of thousands of federal employees, affecting many rural workers associated with public land. This includes the termination of around 1,300 employees from the CDC in Atlanta and another 1,000 from the Veterans Affairs Bureau, alongside about […]

Senate Gives Trump Another Victory as Funding for NPR and Foreign Aid Faces Cuts

Senate Approves Trump’s $9 Billion Rescue Package Early Thursday morning, the Senate gave a significant nod to President Donald Trump’s $9 billion rescue proposal. The vote was close, with a tally of 51 to 48, sending the package to the House for further consideration. Notably, Republican Senators Susan Collins from Maine and Lisa Murkowski from […]