The U.S. House budget reconciliation bill proposes significant Medicaid and SNAP cuts and large tax reductions, raising concerns about safety net erosion, rising federal debt, and increased income inequality.

House Republicans propose a $4.9 trillion tax package focused on expanding tax breaks financed by Medicaid and SNAP program cuts, impacting healthcare and nutrition assistance sectors.

Congressman Lloyd Smucker influences budget reconciliation and healthcare benefits with rising premiums for part-time Lancaster General Health workers. Local updates on West Art renovation and mental health prison transfer.