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Amid uncertainty in Washington, Illinois lawmakers pass slimmed-down Medicaid package
The program covers nearly 3.5 million people in Illinois, or about a quarter of the state’s population. According to the ...
Illinois lawmakers pass budget with tax hikes on tobacco, gambling — but adjourn without transit, Bears stadium
Illinois lawmakers passed a $55 billion budget with tax hikes on smoking and gambling, but left proposals on transit and a ...
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Republicans Aim to Punish States That Insure Unauthorized Immigrants
A Reuters-Ipsos poll conducted May 16-18 found that 47% of Americans approve of Trump's immigration policies and 45% ...
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Illinois agency worries funding cuts may hinder senior meals and transport
The Northwest Illinois Area Agency on Aging is raising concerns about potential funding cuts to the Older Americans Act, as ...
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Medicaid Changes Come Into Focus As House Begins Paring Budget
Looking to trim $880 billion, Republican lawmakers are considering block-granting Medicaid funding and establishing work requirements for beneficiaries, Modern Healthcare reports. As Politico points ...
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5 ways the ‘big, beautiful bill’ could impact Americans
Congressional Republicans are moving quickly to pass a mammoth tax and spending cuts package that could have a direct impact ...
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Republicans aim to punish states like Oregon that insure unauthorized immigrants
A Reuters-Ipsos poll conducted May 16-18 found that 47% of Americans approve of Trump’s immigration policies and 45% ...
Republicans target a tax that keeps Medicaid programs like Missouri’s running
For years, states have been taxing health care providers to draw down additional federal funds for their Medicaid programs.