Louisiana's 2025 legislative session concluded with key budget approvals and insurance reforms including tax credits for fortified roofs, auto insurance penalties, and measures affecting homeowners and commercial vehicle insurance.

North Carolina’s House budget plan for fiscal years 2026-2027 includes Medicaid funding changes, child care subsidy increases, mental health service cuts, and controversy over funding for the UNC-Duke children’s hospital. Key stakeholders weigh in on implications.

New Jersey uses $625 million from Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield's corporate conversion to enhance its budget surplus, illustrating the financial impact of insurer regulatory settlements.

Michigan faces potential $2 billion annual Medicaid funding cuts that could impact healthcare services, rural hospitals, and state budget priorities amid federal budget reductions.

Colorado braces for up to $1 billion in potential federal Medicaid funding cuts, threatening state budget and healthcare services amid Congressional Republican budget proposals.

Federal budget talks on Medicaid spending cuts raise concerns for Kansas' Medicaid program KanCare despite it not expanding Medicaid. Potential FMAP reductions could affect state finances.

Connecticut's budget controversy: lawmakers press for health care funding amid looming deficits.

West Virginia faces budget challenges due to uncertainty in federal Medicaid funding, impacting state financial planning.

Illinois advocates and lawmakers express concerns over proposed cuts to Medicaid funding, fearing significant impacts on healthcare for millions.