Grocery tax cuts compete for support in Tennessee legislature • Tennessee Lookout
The House Finance Subcommittee refused to pass a Democrat-sponsored grocery tax cuts bill on Wednesday, but did not kill it. The panel has added funding mechanisms House Bill 2sponsored by Nashville Democrat Aftyn Behn, and shipped it to what is known as “Summer Research.” “The tone has changed to this issue because it became a […]
Tennessee students, farmers bear impact of USDA cuts to local food programs for schools, food banks • Tennessee Lookout
Tennessee students have less access to locally grown food, and Tennessee farmers lose in multi-million dollar purchases after the USDA cuts two programs funding local food for schools and food banks. Last week, USDA announced a cut of about $1 billion due to cancellation of its local Food for Schools program and the Local Food […]
Coconino Voices: Diary of a federal worker facing cuts | Columnists
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Medicaid recipients struggle to find mental health care. Looming cuts could make it harder. • Tennessee Lookout
Psychologist Charmaka Newton, who practices his own practice in Lansing, Michigan, is passionate about serving black and Hispanic patients. They often look for therapists who understand how their race, ethnicity and culture affect them, she said, and she helps to provide that care. Medicaid is Major Healthcare Sources For people of color. However, Newton can […]
Get the antacids ready as Trump administration cuts damage Tennessee • Tennessee Lookout
This grandmother is a news addict, but for the last few months I have been hoping to bury my head in the sand of forgetfulness. Because of my love for sports, I managed to avoid the news. So far, in 2025 I have escaped the news in the college and professional soccer playoffs, the Super […]
Blue States Sue Trump Admin Over Education Department Cuts
20 states and Washington, D.C. filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration on Thursday over cutting down more than 1,315 Education Bureau employees. California, New York and several other states participated. Litigation To the department, President Donald Trump and Education Secretary Linda McMahon announced their decision on Tuesday to cut department staff by almost 50%. […]
The most likely Medicaid cuts would hit rural areas the hardest • Tennessee Lookout
Working-age adults living in small towns and rural areas are more likely to be Medicaid than their city counterparts, creating a dilemma for Republicans looking to cut their health care programs deeply. About 72 million people – Nearly 1 in 5 people in the US – Medicaid registered, providing health insurance for low-income and disabled […]
If Trump cuts Medicaid, this California Republican’s House seat would be imperiled
Rep. David Baradao faced a winner decision last month. He lined up behind President Trump and voted for a budget resolution that almost certainly cut Medicaid funds and puts the rage of his members. Or vote against it, driving his party into chaos and setting himself up for the main enemy likely under Trump. Baradao, […]
‘We Have To Tighten Our Belts’: Byron Donalds Calls For DOGE Cuts To Continue
Florida Republican Rep. Byron Donald appeared at Fox Business on Tuesday, calling for continued cuts in government spending. Despite prior warnings about the risk of government shutdowns, House Democrats voted 217-213 by votes against the six-month government funding extension known as a continuing resolution. When featured in “Editing the Evening,” host Elizabeth MacDonald asked Donald […]
Department Of Education Makes Major Cuts To Staff
The Daily Caller News Foundation has learned that the Department of Education has eliminated almost half of its employees. Of the 4,133 department employees, 1,315 were notified of elimination through force reductions at 6pm Tuesday, department officials told DCNF. Previously, 259 people were cut as part of the postponed resignation program, with 313 accepting voluntary […]