Trump, Medicaid and bill
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Some of the measures are effective immediately, while others don’t kick in for several years – notably, after the 2026 midterm elections.
Louisiana is a state that voted for Trump. But it also relies heavily on Medicaid benefits, which are set to face steep cuts under the president's new One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
The bill will stress a major funding stream schools rely on, leading to ripple effects that make it harder for schools to offer free meals.
Trump's One, Big Beautiful Bill won't have immediate impacts but, over the next decade may have far-reaching consequences for the health care system.
Some of the bill’s changes go into effect later this year, while others won’t start until after the midterms in 2026.
Medicaid is the state's largest health insurer, covering a quarter of Michigan residents. Reform supporters say the changes will eliminate loopholes.
After Trump signed the "big, beautiful bill" into law, several leaders pointed out how it will impact Medicaid coverage and SNAP benefits in Delaware.
Vice President JD Vance is hitting the road on Wednesday to tout President Donald Trump’s agenda bill in the key battleground state of Pennsylvania, according to an official in Vance’s office.