Illinois, Medicaid and JB Pritzker

Gov. JB Pritzker: Up to a million Illinoisans will lose health care coverage with slashing of Medicaid
Republicans passed a budget that will mean stripping away health care from working families to finance tax cuts for a privileged few.
Illinois’ Pritzker Warns of ‘Devastating’ Effects If Trump Cuts Medicaid
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker on Friday warned that neither his state nor others across the country could make up for the potential loss of billions of dollars if President Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans slash Medicaid funding.
Gov. JB Pritzker, other Illinois Democrats warn Republicans against cuts to Medicaid
Gov. JB Pritzker, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, and other Illinois members of Congress joined staff at University of Illinois Mile Square Health Center on the Near West Side on Friday to
Gov. JB Pritzker and top Illinois Democrats appeal to public in fight against potential Medicaid cuts
Top Illinois Democrats led by Gov. JB Pritzker and Dick Durbin made public appeal for help in the fight against potential cuts to Medicaid.
Pritzker warns of Medicaid cuts, pushes White House to release $1.88B in funds
The governor traveled to Washington Tuesday to push for the release of frozen federal funds to Illinois and to warn of pending GOP budget cut to Medicaid affecting more than 700,000 Illinois residents.
What's ahead as Illinois lawmakers push to stop Medicaid cuts
Senator Roger Marshall left his town hall early in Oakley, Kansas after a larger-than-expected crowd pressed him about DOGE cuts including jobs held by veterans. Colin McRoberts, who recorded the town hall, spoke to CNN about the Republican senator’s abrupt exit.
Loss of Medicaid would be 'devastating,' Illinois governor warns
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker warned Friday that potential Medicaid cuts proposed by President Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans would have devast
Illinois leaders warn Medicaid cuts could impact millions
Governor JB Pritzker, alongside other Illinois politicians, voiced concerns today over potential Medicaid cuts.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker amplifies his fight against Trump
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is trying to be ubiquitous at a moment when Democrats nationally are stumbling for their footing.
'The consequences will be devastating:' Pritzker, local Democrats speak out about proposed Medicaid cuts
Governor JB Pritzker and local Democratic gathered Friday to speak out after Republicans in the U.S. House voted on a proposed plan that could cut Medicaid spending.
Chicago South Side children's hospital concerned for patients after threat of Medicaid cuts
The CEO of La Rabida Children's Hospital said that nine out of 10 kids rely on Medicaid for their treatment, and if they're ...
Proposed Medicaid cuts could put nearly 1M Illinois residents at risk of losing coverage
A Humboldt Park Health official said people can expect much longer wait times in the emergency room if these cuts are ...
Opinion
Callous Medicaid cuts by GOP would mean health care doom for millions
What are Republicans thinking by supporting a proposal to strip health care from millions of vulnerable people, including potentially 770,000 in Illinois?
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Potential Medicaid cuts draw concerns from mental health service nonprofit
Mark Ishaug is chief executive officer of Thresholds, which provides mental health and substance abuse services in Illinois. He joins Marie Saavedra to address concerns about potential cuts to ...
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Proposed Medicaid cuts could put nearly 1M Illinois residents at risk of losing medical care
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Illinois lawmakers held a press conference on Saturday morning in response to proposed cuts to Medicaid funding. The Republican-backed budget resolution proposal includes a 25% ...
Medicaid Cuts Appear Inevitable. States May Pick Up the Bill
Congress is moving forward with an enormous tax-cut bill that is almost sure to require billions of dollars of cuts in Medicaid. State governments might end up paying the price. The House of ...