Trump’s Bill Could Cost Pennsylvania $800M in Food Aid Cuts
- Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer warned that GOP Medicaid and SNAP cuts could cost the state 41,500 jobs and reduce GDP by over $4.5 billion as the House debates final approval.
- Supported by GOP lawmakers, the 'One Big Beautiful Bill' aims to extend Trump’s tax cuts, funded by significant Medicaid and SNAP reductions, driving widespread economic and social impacts.
- Analysis by the Commonwealth Fund estimates Medicaid and SNAP cuts could reduce Michigan's GDP by $3.57 billion by 2029, with 17,300 healthcare jobs lost, as Manduca states Medicaid rivals auto industry in Detroit.
- Projected job losses from GOP Medicaid and SNAP cuts could reduce Michigan's tax revenue by $319 million and hurt grocery stores, suppliers, and farmers.
- Congress is set to finalize the GOP bill Thursday, with the House poised for near party-line approval, risking billions in Michigan federal funding and thousands of jobs.
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