In Pennsylvania and nationwide, federal safety net programs may face major cutbacks as President Donald Trump’s administration pushes for budget reductions. The House GOP plan proposes cutting Medicaid funding by $2.5 trillion. Currently, 3 million Pennsylvanians are insured through Medicaid. Becky Ludwick, vice president of public policy for Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children, said her group and more […]
‘This funding is critical’: PA organizations unite to protect Medicaid funding in face of proposed cuts
167 organizations across the State of Pennsylvania have signed a letter opposing any cuts to Medicaid in the Federal budget. Those organizations hosted a virtual press conference Tuesday to talk about the impacts potential funding cuts could have. Representatives from organizations across Pennsylvania came together with one purpose. A congressional budget resolution is proposing $880 billion in cuts to […]
Pennsylvania advocates warn of devastating impacts as federal Medicaid cuts loom
Medicaid currently covers over 3 million residents in Pennsylvania, primarily children, older adults, people with disabilities and low-income working individuals. Becky Ludwick, vice president of public policy at Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children, called Medicaid an especially “important safety net” for military families and children. “TRICARE is the primary coverage that military families have, but it often […]
PA budget proposal boosts early childhood education funding
A Pennsylvania nonprofit is praising Gov. Josh Shapiro’s new budget proposal, which includes a funding increase for early childhood education. The budget boosts support for child care, pre-K, early intervention, and other programs – and addresses staffing shortages. Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children President and CEO Kari King said low wages fuel child care worker shortages, with pay […]
Proposed Medicaid cuts threaten rural PA residents, hospitals
Federal safety net programs face major potential cuts as the Trump administration pursues budget reductions, with a House GOP proposal suggesting $2.5 trillion in cuts to Medicaid. Three million Pennsylvanians are insured through Medicaid, and a Georgetown University report showed rural residents rely on Medicaid more than people in metro areas. Becky Ludwick, vice president of public policy for Pennsylvania […]
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Report targets 'systemic failures' in schooling for Pennsylvania children in foster care
Pennsylvania children in foster care have lower test scores and are less likely to graduate, according to a new report.
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