Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Delegation warns committee that proposed reconciliation cuts could hit Vermont hard, cites 20% Medicaid reduction risk
Summary
Delegation staff told the Senate Committee on Government Operations that budget reconciliation proposals in Congress could include deep cuts to federal programs, including a possible 20% reduction in Medicaid funding, and urged state-level preparation and advocacy.
Delegation staff warned the Senate Committee on Government Operations during a Feb. 13 briefing that separate budget reconciliation work in Congress poses a distinct and immediate threat to Vermont budgets.
"There are some really awful things in there, that are at very real risk of becoming law," said Catherine "Katie" Vanhayst, state director for Senator Bernie…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
