“We are all going to die:” 6 catastrophic ways Trump’s Big Ugly Bill threatens Californians
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~ In a recent townhall meeting, Republican U.S. Senator Joni Ernst made a callous statement regarding President Donald Trump's proposed plan to fund tax breaks for the wealthy by cutting Medicaid and food assistance. When warned by her constituents that these cuts could cost lives, Ernst responded with, "Well, we all are going to die." Unfortunately, her statement holds some truth as the proposed bill, known as the Big Ugly Bill, poses catastrophic threats to Californians.

The Big Ugly Bill is an all-out attack on America's safety net and specifically targets vulnerable communities in every state, including California. The bill includes six major cuts that would have a devastating impact on Californians. These include eliminating coverage for up to 3.4 million people in California who are covered under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) expansion, cutting at least $22 billion in federal Medicaid funding by imposing job loss penalties on low-income adults, and slashing federal support for states like California that provide non-emergency benefits to undocumented residents.

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Additionally, the bill would restrict vital funding mechanisms such as provider taxes and certain payments that support hospitals and providers across California. This could result in the loss of billions of dollars for these essential services. Nonprofit providers like Planned Parenthood would also be affected as they would be cut off from Medicaid funding.

The bill also proposes cutting federal funding for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) in California by at least $2.3 to $4.9 billion annually. This could result in at least 250,000 recipients losing this crucial benefit.

Governor Gavin Newsom recently spoke about the potential impacts of the Big Ugly Bill on Californians during an interview with the MeidasTouch Network. He stated that no state has more to lose than California if this bill passes in its current form in the United States Senate. He also mentioned that 3.4 million Americans would lose support if this bill becomes law.

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In response to these potential cuts, Governor Newsom has announced the availability of $800 million in competitive grant funding as part of Proposition 1 Bond Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (BHCIP) Round 2. This funding will be used to develop a wide range of behavioral health services across the state.

Furthermore, in light of recent cuts to the U.S. Forest Service by President Trump, Governor Newsom has allocated an additional $72 million to reduce wildfire risk and "rake the forest." He also announced that 13 vegetation management projects spanning nearly 7,000 acres have already been fast-tracked.

As summer approaches and extreme heat becomes a concern, Governor Newsom has also launched CalHeatScore, a groundbreaking tool that provides localized warnings and resources for heatwaves. He has also invested $32 million to help communities combat extreme heat and protect vulnerable populations.

In conclusion, if President Trump's Big Ugly Bill becomes law, it could have catastrophic consequences for Californians. However, Governor Newsom is taking proactive measures to mitigate these potential impacts and ensure the safety and well-being of his constituents.

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