Reader's View: 8th District Didn’t Vote for ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’

Reader's View: 8th District didn’t vote for ‘big, beautiful bill’

The GOP-led House passed a bill that could hurt the citizens of Minnesota’s 8th Congressional District. It could lead to cuts in Medicaid spending by $793 billion over 10 years, to Medicare by $500 billion, and to SNAP and housing assistance. It’s also forecasted to balloon the federal deficit by as much as $5 trillion over 10 years. It would restrict states' ability to regulate AI for 10 years. It could limit the ability of states to levy state…

Guest Editorial: Ignore the president’s campaign promises — cuts coming for those dependent on Medicaid, food benefits

For Americans who rely on Medicaid and/or food benefits, it looks like a treacherous storm is on the way. And it’s going to take more than an umbrella to protect them from what’s next. That’s because despite the promises he made during his campaign, the president wants Congress to approve his policy bill and budget … Continued

'Big beautiful bill' mostly benefits the rich, while low earners would suffer from Medicaid and SNAP cuts, Yale report says

Senate Republicans are trying to pass legislation that would raise incomes for wealthier households and reduce them for low-income families, a report found.

‘Big beautiful bill' mostly benefits the rich, while low earners would suffer from Medicaid and SNAP cuts, Yale report says

Senate Republicans are trying to pass legislation that would raise incomes for wealthier households and reduce them for low-income families, a report found.

'Big Beautiful Bill' mainly benefits the rich, while low earners would suffer from medicaid and snaps, says Yale Report says

Senate majority leader John Thune (R-SD) speaks during a press conference after the weekly Senate Republican policy lunch in Capitol, USA on 17 June 2025 in

Fair Share America tour stops in Racine to blast GOP budget bill over Medicaid, SNAP cuts and tax breaks for billionaires

RACINE, WI — The Fair Share America national bus tour rolled into Racine Monday morning, and local leaders, healthcare advocates, and residents gathered to speak out against the GOP’s proposed “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” Critics say if the bill is signed into law, it will slash funding for healthcare and food assistance while delivering more than $1 trillion in tax breaks to the wealthiest Americans. The event, hosted by advocacy groups Fair S…