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Donald Trump's recently passed Big Ugly Contemptible Act is making an early stop in Colorado. The law, as you must know, is awful in so many ways— starting with large tax cuts for the wealthy, massive cuts to Medicaid, massive cuts to the SNAP program that helps feed children in less-advantaged families, the projected millions who will lose their health insurance,…

Jul. 29— By Allison Kite, Star Tribune. Over the first four years, DHS expects the Medicaid changes to cost Minnesota and health care providers $1.4 billion in lost federal funding. Costs to enrollees are expected to rise, said John Connolly, a deputy commissioner for DHS.

Over the first four years, DHS expects the Medicaid changes to cost Minnesota and health care providers $1.4 billion in lost federal funding. Costs to enrollees are expected to rise, said John Connolly, a deputy commissioner for DHS, adding that Minnesotans will likely forego preventative care only to wind up in hospitals with emergencies.

From new laws on medical debt to tax increases, and beer gardens to diaper changing station regulations, Washington lawmakers this year passed a wide variety of new bills. Coming soon: World Cup beer gardens. Julia Reed, D- Seattle, said the bill was brought to her by the city of Seattle as a priority as it prepares for the FIFA World Cup in 2026..

The majority of married Americans say a divorce would derail their retirement strategy, according to the 2025 Annual Retirement Study from the Allianz Center for the Future of Retirement.

Women are significantly more likely than men to report poor financial health (25% vs 18%) and to experience the emotional and physical toll of financial stress.

Preretiree investors (aged 55-65) are at the doorstep of retirement, yet the state of the economy is making them question whether retirement is even in their future.