A proposed budget in Washington State aims to revise Medicaid funding, drawing considerable concern from local health care providers. They warn that key changes could strain essential services, potentially leaving vulnerable populations at risk.

A federal appeals court has permitted President Donald Trump’s administration to prevent Medicaid funds from going to Planned Parenthood, even as legal battles continue. The move could have immediate ramifications for the organization’s funding and the broader healthcare landscape.

In a significant legislative move, Senate Republicans have released the largest portion of President Trump’s ambitious bill, introducing major changes to tax breaks and Medicaid provisions. The proposal aims to make key business tax breaks permanent and adjust how states calculate federal Medicaid contributions.