Washington, D.C. – Communities across the country are already feeling the impact of Republicans’ Tax Scam that slashed Medicaid and SNAP to fund tax breaks for billionaires. Here are some examples of how the devastating harms of the law are breaking through in local coverage nationwide:
Local TV Coverage
Sharon, Connecticut – “Right now, Connecticut’s only rural hospital is at risk due to new federal Medicaid cuts under the Trump Administration. […] After already fighting a shutdown this year, Sharon Hospital is facing yet another shakeup, this time coming from the Trump administration. A new study from the University of North Carolina shows that nearly 300 rural hospitals across the country are now at risk due to Medicaid cuts.”
Augusta, Georgia – “The funding cuts being introduced by the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ for both the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP, and Medicaid will have a direct impact to low-income senior citizens.”
New Orleans, Louisiana – “Fresh produce like this may be harder for families to keep in their fridge with more than $186 billion in cuts to SNAP benefits under President Trump’s so-called ‘Big Beautiful Bill.’ With food assistance at risk, more people may be forced to turn to food pantries. One local pantry, Second Harvest Food Bank is bracing for the impact.”
Lansing, Michigan – “The recently signed federal budget bill, cutting around a trillion dollars in Medicaid, has hospitals across the state bracing for impact. Officials say the slash will affect everything from operations to patient care. Our rural hospitals are the most at risk. […] Over the 10 years that this law is in effect, Michigan hospitals’ funding will be reduced by more than $6 billion dollars.”
Columbia, Missouri – “Since 2014, a dozen rural hospitals have closed in the state of Missouri, leaving 50 rural counties without a hospital. Rural hospitals face some very specific challenges […] Another threat are the recent Medicaid cuts in President Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill.’ Dave Dillon, with the Missouri Hospital Association, says rural hospitals get hit hardest because they have the highest percentage of patients on Medicaid.”
Omaha, Nebraska – “Food banks across the US and right here in Omaha are worried about the impacts of President Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill.’ […] Food Bank for the Heartland says they’re experiencing record levels of hunger in 2025, but they say that SNAP cuts will make their job of feeding the hungry even harder.”
Tulsa, Oklahoma – “Federal SNAP and Medicaid cuts could affect free and reduced lunches in Oklahoma. About half of Oklahoma school districts are part of that federal program that relies largely on SNAP and Medicaid. […] This is approaching a very critical situation where services are simply just going to have to be cut.”
Salt Lake City, Utah – “The industry group representing Utah hospitals says it has some concerns with the magnitude of Medicaid cuts in the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ that passed Congress. Utah Hospital Association says the cuts will impact their ability to deliver care in some communities and lead to increased costs for patients. The group says it will lead to reduced access, higher insurance rates, and increased pressure on the state budget.”
Ferrum, Virginia – “With the swipe of a pen, President Donald Trump signed what could be a death sentence to some rural hospitals. […] The cuts mean 300,000 Virginians could lose their health insurance. […] If we can’t figure out a way to make up for that, our staff is at risk, our service lines are at risk, even a site might be at risk. The consequences of this could be deadly.”
Local Print & Digital Coverage
- Phoenix, Arizona – SNAP cuts will leave more people hungry, Arizona Food Bank Network warns
- Fayetteville, Arkansas – Medicaid cuts could overwhelm Arkansas emergency rooms, clinic executive director says
- Milford, Delaware – Food Bank of Delaware Warns SNAP Cuts Could Hurt Thousands
- Atlanta, Georgia – Atlanta food banks expect greater demand in light of federal SNAP cuts
- Honolulu, Hawaii – Hawaiʻi Braces For Cuts That Could Strip Medicaid From Tens Of Thousands
- Chicago, Illinois – Food banks say SNAP cuts will harm Illinois families, economy
- Georgetown, Kentucky – Scott Co. food pantry prepares for SNAP cuts
- Tonawanda, New York – Concerns rise in Western New York over potential Medicaid cuts
- Cleveland, Ohio – Emergency services in rural Ohio at risk amid deep Medicaid cuts
- Martin, South Dakota – Medicaid cuts in federal budget could hit rural health hard in SD
- Moses Lake, Washington – Local hospitals face ‘challenging financial landscape’ after Big Beautiful Bill passage
- Clarksville, West Virginia – Medicaid cuts raise worries for rural West Virginia hospitals
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