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Connecticut Governor Blasts $13 Billion Medicaid Cuts

7/8/2025

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Connecticut officials are sounding the alarm over a federal budget bill that slashes $13 billion from Medicaid and shifts SNAP costs onto the state. Governor Ned Lamont condemned the bill as "reckless," fearing it will jeopardize the well-being of vulnerable residents and exacerbate the deficit by $5 trillion. With over 900,000 residents dependent on Medicaid, the potential fallout on healthcare access is dire.

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Connecticut officials are sounding the alarm over a federal budget bill that slashes $13 billion from Medicaid and shifts SNAP costs onto the state. Governor Ned Lamont condemned the bill as "reckless," fearing it will jeopardize the well-being of vulnerable residents and exacerbate the deficit by $5 trillion. With over 900,000 residents dependent on Medicaid, the potential fallout on healthcare access is dire.