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March 6, 2025
News

Medicaid cuts could be ‘highly consequential’ for Valley healthcare, experts say. Here’s how

Healthcare access in the San Joaquin Valley could change dramatically for people with the highest need if Congress approves its current blueprint for cutting $2 trillion in federal spending that the GOP-led House approved last week.

March 4, 2025
Orange County Register

At Tustin town hall, patients and parents decry proposed Medicaid cuts

Cynthia Williams is furious with U.S. House Republicans willing to slash Medicaid, the government-run insurance program for people with low incomes or disabilities. The 61-year-old Anaheim resident cares for her adult daughter, who is blind, and for her sister, a military veteran with severe post-traumatic stress disorder and other mental health conditions.

February 28, 2025
CalMatters

California has a lot to lose if Trump slashes Medicaid. Seniors, kids and more could face coverage cuts

Almost 15 million Californians have health care coverage through Medi-Cal, a program that stands to lose billions of dollars if Republicans follow through on proposed cuts.

February 21, 2025
New York Times

Medicaid Cuts Pose Budget Conundrum for Valadao and Republicans Nationwide

For Representative David Valadao of California and other Republicans whose constituents depend on Medicaid, a vote for their party’s budget could be politically fatal. President Trump’s agenda hangs in the balance.

February 18, 2025
Public News Service

Statewide coalition launches to fight proposed health care cuts

Town hall meetings start tonight across California, pushing back against congressional Republicans’ proposal to cut hundreds of billions of dollars from healthcare programs for low-income families. Organizers from the Fight for our Health coalition are sponsoring town halls targeting U.S. Rep. David Valadao, R-Hanford, U.S. Rep. Young Kim, R-Anaheim Hills, and U.S. Rep. Ken Calvert, R-Corona.