This Michigander has some choice words for proposed healthcare cuts

By Karel Vega

June 17, 2025

The cruelty behind Republican-led cuts to Medicaid isn’t a flaw in the plan. It’s the point.

And this Michigander is calling it out.

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Karel Vega

Coming from a long background in public radio, Karel Vega strives to find stories that inform and inspire local communities. Before joining The ‘Gander, Karel served as managing editor at WKAR, the NPR affiliate in East Lansing, Michigan. Send all story tips to [email protected] and sign up for our newsletter here.

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