News & Fun in Michigan
Tanya Hobson, former director of the Tuscola County Peer Center, was sentenced to six months in jail for embezzling over $1,000 intended for mental health support. Her actions highlight serious accountability concerns in regard to Medicaid funding and oversight.
State officials in Michigan warn that proposed Medicaid cuts could endanger vital health care for 2.6 million residents, especially in rural areas. The cuts threaten hospital sustainability, economic stability, and access to essential services, urging Congress to reject the plan.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has directed the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to assess the impact of proposed $880 billion federal Medicaid cuts. The cuts could drastically affect Michigan’s health care services and economy, risking jobs and access to care.
Democratic lawmakers denounced the Trump administration’s refusal to release critical funds, leaving millions of Michiganders facing uncertainty. Shink Condemns Funding Freeze as Michigan Communities Suffer LANSING, Mich. – Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) sharply criticized the Trump administration’s ongoing freeze on …
Michigan Democrats are criticizing GOP plans to cut Affordable Care Act subsidies and Medicaid to fund tax breaks for the wealthy. They argue this will harm health care access for working families and threaten public education, prioritizing corporate interests over everyday Michiganders’ needs.
