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President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” is set to cut $1 trillion in Medicaid spending over the next decade. Our latest report shows what it could mean for Pittsburgh and the quarter million Allegheny County residents who use the health insurance program ([link removed]) .
Many details are still unknown about the consequences of new work requirements and other parts of the bill. “That’s what keeps me up at night,” said John English, a retired Medicaid recipient and Homestead resident ([link removed]) .
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** What is Medicaid, and how does Trump’s bill change it? ([link removed])
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** Losing Medicaid would be a struggle for some, a disaster for others ([link removed])
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** When courts compel mental health care, due process is crucial — but hard to ensure ([link removed])
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* Casa San Jose — A Beechview-based organization that serves Pittsburgh immigrants — is getting a new headquarters ([link removed]) .
* Pittsburgh school board President Gene Walker shared his vision for the district’s impending consolidation ([link removed]) .
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** With Trump set to attend AI & energy summit, CMU professor worries climate issues will be lost ([link removed])
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