Washington, DC – Despite Trump and Congressional Republicans’ desperate attempt to “rebrand” their toxic Billionaire Tax Scam, local news coverage across the country continues to expose the truth: millions will be thrown off Medicaid and food assistance, all so billionaires can get another tax break. Here are just some of the headlines highlighting the devastating impact of the GOP’s billionaire-first agenda:
Local TV Coverage
Little Rock, Arkansas – “Thirty out of forty seven rural hospitals and medical centers in the state are at risk of foreclosure, that’s according to the Center for Health Care, Quality, and Payment Reform. Many Arkansans are concerned, especially patients who rely on these struggling small town medical centers. The founder of the Arkansas Rural Health Partnership, Mellie Boagni, believes these cuts could have a devastating impact on rural hospitals across Arkansas.”
Rockford, Illinois – New rules in the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’ could cause nearly 360 thousand Illinois residents to lose their SNAP benefits, making it harder for many families to afford food, and that’s according to Crain’s Chicago business. Food pantries like Above and Beyond already experience increased demand and expect even more people to need help once the cuts take effect. The Greater Chicago Food Depository warns that these changes will strain food banks, local grocery stores, and families facing higher food prices.
Jackson, Mississippi – “It’s been nearly two months since President Trump signed what’s called that ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ into law and the Congressional Budget Office continues to sound the alarm about its potential impact. In addition to trillions and deficit spending, the CBO warning millions could lose access to health care because of cuts to Medicare and Medicaid.”
Buffalo, New York – “Both Buffalo therapy services located on Maple Road in Amherst and at DeGraff Medical Park in North Tonawanda will be closing in about 90 days. Kaleida Health says that this is the result of spending cuts at the federal level. Health providers across the country are exploring cost-cutting measures to mitigate a decrease in Medicaid spending over the next decade.”
Raleigh, North Carolina – “Free meals, breakfast, and lunch could soon become a thing of the past for kids in schools across North Carolina. It stems from changes to SNAP eligibility after the passage of President Trump’s ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill.’ […] [W]ake County School officials say the cuts to SNAP could impact their ability to deliver universal free meals to students. Currently, certain schools can give free breakfast and lunch to all students if at least 25% of the student body receives federal food assistance, such as SNAP.”
Eugene, Oregon – “With millions of dollars in cuts projected for Oregon to SNAP benefits, local farmers at the Lane County Farmers Market say they’re already seeing a shift. Last month, President Trump’s $4.5 trillion tax bill was signed into law with $1.4 trillion in cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, Medicaid and green energy programs. […] Farmers say local grown food sales, including those purchased with SNAP, benefit the local economy.”
Local Print & Digital Coverage
Montgomery, Alabama – Trump budget bill will increase Alabama SNAP costs, say state officials
Chicago, Illinois – Trump Medicaid cuts threaten ‘the little hospital that could’ on Chicago’s Far South Side
Louisville, Kentucky – Kentucky addiction recovery efforts face challenges amid Medicaid cuts
Springfield, Massachusetts – Mass. groups worry $186B SNAP cut will jeopardize food insecurity
Minneapolis, Minnesota – SNAP cuts impact programs for low-income families
Clinton, Missouri – As rural maternity care units close, Missouri families lose options
Nashua, New Hampshire – Hospitals, mental-health care and housing providers blast Medicaid cuts
Winston Salem, North Carolina – Triad woman raises awareness on impact of Medicaid cuts
Memphis, Tennessee – Healthcare access at risk due to funding cuts in the Big Beautiful Bill
Richmond, Virginia – SNAP cuts seen hitting family, grocery store budgets hard
Milwaukee, Wisconsin – Wisconsin ER doctor: Everyone will ‘be paying the price’ of Medicaid cuts
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