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Urgent Budget Crisis: Medicaid Cuts Threaten Schools and Hospitals

6/24/2025

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Senate Republicans are eyeing Medicaid cuts in Trump's tax bill, sending shockwaves through hospitals. Meanwhile, in Wisconsin, budget talks have hit a snag over a proposed $87 million cut to the University of Wisconsin system, with Governor Evers firmly against it. Urgency looms as the budget deadline approaches on July 1, threatening vital funding for schools and municipalities.

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Senate Republicans are eyeing Medicaid cuts in Trump's tax bill, sending shockwaves through hospitals. Meanwhile, in Wisconsin, budget talks have hit a snag over a proposed $87 million cut to the University of Wisconsin system, with Governor Evers firmly against it. Urgency looms as the budget deadline approaches on July 1, threatening vital funding for schools and municipalities.