Senator Mark Kelly warns Tucsonans of potential Medicaid cuts at town hall, urging them to mobilize

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

54% : While it's still unclear how Medicaid spending cuts might affect state programs, Kelly said the Energy and Commerce Committee could reduce the federal medical assistance percentage, which provides financial support for Medicaid.
52% : Roughly 2 million Arizonans, or about one in four state residents, are covered by Medicaid, according to AHCCCS.
34% : Former President Donald Trump promised not to cut Social Security, Medicare, or Medicaid benefits.
25% : However, House Republicans passed a budget resolution directing the Energy and Commerce Committee to make $880 billion in cuts through 2034, which Senator Kelly says could threaten Medicaid, including the expansion that has provided coverage for over 600,000 Arizonans.

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