Budget Cuts
States cut Medicaid payments amid budget shortfalls
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North Carolina and Idaho have implemented reductions in Medicaid provider payments to address state budget gaps, even before anticipated federal cuts under a new tax-and-budget law. These moves are sparking concerns over reduced access to care and potential hospital closures. Families relying on the program, like one in North Carolina, face immediate challenges in securing essential services.
Budget cuts in care for exiles alarm associations
A collective of association presidents denounces in a Le Monde op-ed the collapse of public funding for supporting exiles, especially in mental health. These brutal cuts threaten welcome and care structures, while budgets for migration control rise. The victims are vulnerable survivors of violence and conflicts.
MaPrimeRénov' resumes with a lighter budget
The MaPrimeRénov' energy renovation aid scheme resumes on Tuesday, October 1, but with a budget cut of one billion euros. This measure aims to support low-income households in their insulation works, despite budgetary constraints. The government hopes to relaunch the program while controlling spending.
German universities cut degree programs due to savings measures
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Due to financial constraints, several German universities are planning cuts to degree programs. Primarily affected are humanities fields like philosophy and history. The measures aim to achieve savings in the millions.