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Amy Zaagman
Coverage of Amy Zaagman in the Nexus archive.
Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Healthorganization2Protect MI Care Coalitionorganization1Michigan League for Public Policyorganization1Karen Holcomb-Merrillperson1Meghan Groenperson1One Big Beautiful Bill Acttopic1Medicaidtopic1Rachelle McKissick-Harrisperson1maternal healthtopic1child healthtopic1Michiganplace1
- Michigan Medicaid supporters mark 61st anniversary while warning about the impact of federal cuts
Michigan Medicaid supporters marked the 61st anniversary of the program's establishment while warning about federal changes imposing work requirements and reducing funding, which could threaten health coverage for 200,000 residents. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, supported by President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans, includes restrictions and a projected $911 billion Medicaid funding cut between 2025 and 2034.
- Opinion | Michigan has a strong maternal, child health budget. We can’t afford to lose it
The article by Rachelle McKissick-Harris and Amy Zaagman highlights Michigan's strong maternal and child health budget and warns against the risks of losing it. The authors stress the importance of preserving funding for maternal and child health programs.