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Trump's Budget Bill Sparks Medicaid Concerns in Wisconsin

5/29/2025

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A crucial budget bill championed by President Trump has cleared the U.S. House, backed by Wisconsin Republicans. Yet, Senator Ron Johnson stands against it, alarmed by rising deficits and cuts to essential services. Both Johnson and Democrat Tammy Baldwin voice strong concerns about the bill's threat to Medicaid and low-income programs, which could jeopardize the well-being of over 228,000 Wisconsinites.

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A crucial budget bill championed by President Trump has cleared the U.S. House, backed by Wisconsin Republicans. Yet, Senator Ron Johnson stands against it, alarmed by rising deficits and cuts to essential services. Both Johnson and Democrat Tammy Baldwin voice strong concerns about the bill's threat to Medicaid and low-income programs, which could jeopardize the well-being of over 228,000 Wisconsinites.