Laura Waddell

“We’re also looking at what policy levers NJ can use to mitigate this impact of Medicaid changes... what can we do at the state level to see how we can lessen [the impact of] these changes? That’s where our heads are at.” njspotlightnews.org/2025/07/thousa…

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Medicaid and Medicare have been around for 60 years. But it took less than 6 months for Trump and Republicans to pass a bill that kicks 10 million people off Medicaid rolls, cuts $500 billion from Medicare and raises premiums for millions of Americans.

We should not be celebrating 60 years of Medicaid & Medicare in this country with the worse federal cuts to health care the nation has ever seen, but that is where we are. How NJ can mitigate some of these devastating cuts to our health care (Medicaid, Medicare, & the ACA)

And after 25 hours and 4 minutes and a new US Senate record, the Senor Senator from the great state of New Jersey, yielded the floor, but not before igniting the spark to reclaim the soul of America with this moral moment. Well done Sen. @CoryBooker, you make New Jersey proud!🤩

Rep. Tom Kean Jr.: DC Office: (202) 225-5361 Bernardsville District Office: (908) 547-3307 Rep. Christopher Smith : NJ office: (732) 504-0567 DC Office: (202) 225-3765 Rep. Jeff Van Drew: DC Office: (202)225-6572 NJ Office: 609-625-5008

Any proposed cuts will have devastating consequences for the people who need access to health care, food, and lifesaving supports the most. Call them now and tell them hands off our health care and support services and Vote NO to any funding cuts!

These three New Jersey Congressmen just voted in favor of slashing funding to health care for seniors, children and families, people with disabilities, and the poorest workers in our state. #StandUpFightBackNJ @NJCitizenAction

As @MauraCollinsgru said, this isn’t about budgets—it’s about greed. We must fight back! Tell Congress: NO cuts to Medicaid! #HandsOffMedicaid #ProtectMedicaid #NoCuts

Millions in NJ rely on Medicaid, but extreme federal cuts threaten to rip away life-saving care—all to fund tax breaks for billionaires. These cuts would force medical centers to close & slash healthcare for seniors, kids, & people with disabilities.

Great day out with @NJWFP in District 7 to tell @CongressmanKean HANDS OFF Medcaid, SNAP and ACA! Call 1-866-426-2631 today and tell your Congressional Representatives not to gut these vital programs so billionaires can have another tax break.

Great op-ed by @MCollinsgruNJCA & @TogetherWeCan on NJ.com on why cuts to Medicaid/NJ FamilyCare are devastating for New Jerseyans. Urge @ChrisSmithNJCD4 @CongressmanKean @Congressman_JVD to OPPOSE Medicaid cuts! nj.com/mosaic/2025/02…

"The tax cuts for the rich and corporations will be paid for by tariffs." Oh, so you mean tax cuts for the wealthy will be paid for by raising prices on working people? I'm sure that'll help the folks who can't afford groceries, gas, and rent.

HAPPENING NOW: NJCA & partner groups are dropping off letters (signed by 30+ groups) to Republican Members of Congress across the state urging them not to make cuts to critical programs like Medicaid/NJFamilyCare, TANF & SNAP. #PeopleOverProfits @Congressman_JVD @CongressmanKean

Read a copy of our letter below👇and read our full statement here: njcitizenaction.org/advocates_labo…

Today may be the first day of Trump's administration, but it's also the first day of our People Over Profits campaign. We're delivering letters to NJ members of Congress to let them know we reject Trump's plan to cut critical health care, economic programs. #PeopleOverProfits

Congressman Chris Smith - we hope you read our letter & oppose the Trump administration's plan to make deep cuts to critical programs such as Medicaid, TANF, SNAP, and key subsidies for the Affordable Care Act (ACA). #PeopleOverProfits #SaveOurServices

@CongressmanKean 1.8 million people who depend on Medicaid/NJFamilyCare for their healthcare. Don't gut it to give tax breaks to billionaires. #PeopleOverProfits #Healthcareforall #TaxTheRich