Federal actions are beginning to ripple across Arizona and Yuma, with the effects of President Donald Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill and a freeze on federal education funds raising serious concerns for healthcare and schools.
This program takes a closer look at proposed cuts to healthcare under the Big Beautiful Bill, as well as a federal hold on school funding. Together, these actions could significantly reshape access to care and education in the region.
Arizona Democratic Congressman Greg Stanton and former AHCCCS Director Will Humble weigh in on how the legislation could impact insurance premiums and the survival of rural hospitals. They warn that these changes could leave many Arizonans—especially in underserved areas—without vital care.
Dr. Robert Trenschel, CEO of Onvida Health, discusses how Yuma’s largest medical provider is preparing for financial strain. He outlines the risks to the hospital system and the patients it serves if proposed cuts are enacted.
KAWC Education Solutions Reporter Sisko Stargazer explores the effects of the federal school funding freeze. Yuma County School Superintendent Tom Hurt shares how districts are bracing for potential shortfalls and what options they’re considering to keep classrooms running.
Together, these voices highlight how national decisions are creating real local challenges, threatening the stability of both healthcare and education in Arizona.
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