Attorneys general sound alarm on Medicaid cuts
In the latest episode of their recently launched podcast, Pantsuits and Lawsuits, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes confront some of the most alarming proposals to American health and well-being coming from Washington. From breaking down ongoing legal battles against unconstitutional federal actions to exploring the real-world consequences of federal budget cuts, their conversation explores how the Trump Administration is reshaping life across the country and why the attorneys general are fighting back against unlawful executive orders and directives.
Mayes breaks down the essential role Medicaid plays in American healthcare with Georgetown University's Joan Alker. Medicaid currently provides comprehensive coverage to more than 2.6 million Michigan residents through over 200,000 Medicaid-enrolled providers. As Republicans propose slashing at least $625 billion from Medicaid, proposed cuts could strip coverage from 700,000-750,000 Michiganders, reduce access to providers for all residents, and increase financial burdens on hospitals and small businesses. Mayes and Alker discuss how these proposed cuts would devastate rural healthcare systems already struggling with provider shortages and hospital closures.
“These proposed Medicaid cuts would strip coverage from 700,000 Michigan residents, burden hospitals and small businesses, and destabilize our state’s health and economy,” said Nessel.
New episodes of Pantsuits and Lawsuits are released biweekly to break down complex legal topics in a way that is engaging, informative, and accessible to listeners. With their blend of expertise, humor, and straight talk, the attorneys general explore major legal cases, analyze state and national policy debates and discuss how attorneys general help shape justice. Through these discussions, listeners will gain a behind-the-scenes look at the work attorneys general do to serve and protect their communities.
The latest episode is available now on major podcast platforms.
Mayes breaks down the essential role Medicaid plays in American healthcare with Georgetown University's Joan Alker. Medicaid currently provides comprehensive coverage to more than 2.6 million Michigan residents through over 200,000 Medicaid-enrolled providers. As Republicans propose slashing at least $625 billion from Medicaid, proposed cuts could strip coverage from 700,000-750,000 Michiganders, reduce access to providers for all residents, and increase financial burdens on hospitals and small businesses. Mayes and Alker discuss how these proposed cuts would devastate rural healthcare systems already struggling with provider shortages and hospital closures.
“These proposed Medicaid cuts would strip coverage from 700,000 Michigan residents, burden hospitals and small businesses, and destabilize our state’s health and economy,” said Nessel.
New episodes of Pantsuits and Lawsuits are released biweekly to break down complex legal topics in a way that is engaging, informative, and accessible to listeners. With their blend of expertise, humor, and straight talk, the attorneys general explore major legal cases, analyze state and national policy debates and discuss how attorneys general help shape justice. Through these discussions, listeners will gain a behind-the-scenes look at the work attorneys general do to serve and protect their communities.
The latest episode is available now on major podcast platforms.
Society hosting Annual Scholarship and Awards Dinner
The Incorporated Society of Irish American Lawyers (ISIAL) will hosts its Annual Scholarship and Awards Dinner on Wednesday, June 25, at Sindbad’s Restaurant & Marina, 100 St Clair St. in Detroit.
During the dinner, the ISIAL will present its Thomas “Tiger” Thornton Award, Charles R. Rutherford Jr. Award, and scholarships to Michigan law students.
Cost for this event is $75 for ISIAL members, $140 for member couples; $60 for ISIAL members less than 5 years, $110 for member couples less than 5 years; $45 for law students, $80 for law student couples, and $80 for non-members. Register online at http://irish-lawyers.org.
During the dinner, the ISIAL will present its Thomas “Tiger” Thornton Award, Charles R. Rutherford Jr. Award, and scholarships to Michigan law students.
Cost for this event is $75 for ISIAL members, $140 for member couples; $60 for ISIAL members less than 5 years, $110 for member couples less than 5 years; $45 for law students, $80 for law student couples, and $80 for non-members. Register online at http://irish-lawyers.org.
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