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How will Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ affect Medicaid, SNAP in Alabama? What you need to know
The bill cuts federal spending on Medicaid and SNAP, programs that hundreds of thousands of Alabama families use.
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The American Prospect: Right-Wing State Tax ‘Revolution’ Rolls On
Donald Trump and congressional Republicans aren’t the only ones enacting massive tax cuts that heavily favor the wealthy and big business. Republican state legislators backed by corporate-funded ...
The SALT deduction is now much more generous. Here’s how to get the most out of the tax break.
The deduction is rising to at least $40,000, from its current $10,000 limit. That amount will increase each year through 2029 ...
Most US adults say child care costs are a ‘major problem,’ a new AP-NORC poll finds
About three-quarters of U.S. adults see child care costs as a “major problem,” but only about half say helping working ...
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Expiration of Tax Deduction for Seniors: A Looming Challenge for Social Security Beneficiaries
The Trump administration's tax reform introduced a temporary tax deduction for seniors, set to expire in 2028. This change ...
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Kansas City’s largest safety-net hospital braces for Medicaid fallout under Trump's new law
The new federal law is expected to eliminate $1 trillion in federal spending on Medicaid over the next decade. University ...
'One Big Beautiful Bill' expands 529 plans. But are there better options?
One Big Beautiful Bill' makes 529 plans more flexible, some skeptics say the education savings plans still may not be ...