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Senate Strips Key Medicaid Provisions from GOP Budget Plan

6/28/2025

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In a significant blow to the Republican tax and budget package, the Senate parliamentarian has stripped away vital Medicaid provisions due to Byrd rule violations. This decision jeopardizes the provider tax reduction essential for state Medicaid funding. Now, Republicans must decide whether to move forward without these provisions or seek a rewrite, all while navigating a precarious landscape in both the Senate and House.

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Story summary

In a significant blow to the Republican tax and budget package, the Senate parliamentarian has stripped away vital Medicaid provisions due to Byrd rule violations. This decision jeopardizes the provider tax reduction essential for state Medicaid funding. Now, Republicans must decide whether to move forward without these provisions or seek a rewrite, all while navigating a precarious landscape in both the Senate and House.