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Essex County commissioners adopt resolution opposing proposed federal Medicaid cuts
Summary
The Board of County Commissioners unanimously adopted a resolution opposing proposed federal Medicaid reductions that county officials and advocates said would shift costs to states and harm residents who rely on Medicaid and related programs.
The Essex County Board of County Commissioners adopted a resolution opposing proposed federal reductions to Medicaid and related programs, saying the cuts would shift costs to states and jeopardize coverage for many residents.
Commissioner Brendan Gill, who introduced the resolution, told the board the federal proposals would force counties and states to absorb costs. "We are in a constitutional crisis," Gill said, arguing county services would be strained if the cuts proceed. He told commissioners that many residents — including seniors and those using SNAP and other supports — depend on the programs targeted by…
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