Across Macomb County, families are bracing for the impact of a single vote in Washington—one that erased more than $500 million in public funding from their communities.
More than half a billion dollars in public funding for health care and food programs is vanishing, taking millions from Michigan’s 8th District. The law that did it passed by a single vote.
Analysts say Michigan ratepayers are likely to see some of the highest increases in the Midwest due to Republicans' "One Big Beautiful Bill."
Medicaid cuts and rising utility prices could cost Southwest Michigan residents more than $565 million this year.
Abortion is already excluded from coverage—the new bill is going after all health care services the clinics provide for low-income Americans.
