Federal Cuts
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‘Big beautiful bill’ will end Medicaid for people in Kalamazoo, Holland, and Battle Creek this year. Here’s how many will lose it—and who’s responsible
The representative who voted to take away health care from nearly 15,000 Michiganders in his district is “looking forward” to announcing his reelection plans later this year.
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‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ will cost Michiganders money in 2025—here’s how much, and who’s responsible
From higher utility bills to job cuts across multiple industries, Michiganders can expect their wallets to feel a little thinner this year—and in years to come—thanks to the Trump administration’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act… and these Republicans who supported it.
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‘Big beautiful bill:’ Here’s how many people will see higher monthly bills in Lansing, South Lyon, and Howell this year—and the politician who let it happen
Analysts say Michigan ratepayers are likely to see some of the highest increases in the Midwest due to Republicans’ “One Big Beautiful Bill.”
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Here’s how many people will see higher monthly bills in Kalamazoo, Holland, and Battle Creek this year—and the politician who let it happen
Medicaid cuts and rising utility prices could cost Southwest Michigan residents more than $565 million this year.
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MSU Extension union members say SNAP-Ed cuts will result in layoffs by end of July
The anticipated expiration of SNAP-Ed funding in October is likely to result in the permanent elimination of jobs at the Michigan State University Extension program, the full scope of which will be known by July 31, the Extension United Local 1855 announced Monday.
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7 Michigan Republicans vote to help Trump gut health care for 200,000 Michiganders
Michiganders are bracing for consequences after President Donald Trump signed Republican-led legislation to cut federal funding for Medicaid.
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Trump’s budget law will hurt thousands in Michigan—and these Republicans voted for it
From slashing health care and food assistance to cutting clean energy jobs, Trump’s budget will devastate Michigan—and seven GOP lawmakers helped make it law.
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Teachers and school staff are on the chopping block in Cheboygan County thanks to the Trump administration
Up in the rural community of Wolverine, superintendent Matt Baughman is worried about how to keep his schools afloat if the Trump administration decides not to release federal funding for public education.
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Report: Trump’s plan to offload national parks would cost Michigan millions
From massive repair bills to lost tourism revenue, Michigan would be stuck paying the price if Republicans move forward with their plans to dump national parks onto the states.
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Michigan literacy center begins layoffs amid Trump education funding freeze
A surprise move by the Trump administration to freeze $7 billion in congressionally-approved federal education funding has triggered layoffs and class cancellations across the country.
