Exactly how cuts to public assistance programs in President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” will affect Minnesota is yet to be seen, though by one estimate, up to a quarter-million people in the state could lose Medicaid coverage over the next decade.

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act accelerates the end of Biden-era tax cuts for solar and wind, putting many projects into question.

Rep. Brad Finstad dismisses fears that the bill will add trillions in red ink as false Democratic talking points.

The massive tax and spending package that is on its way to President Trump's desk for signature could mean higher electricity bills in Minnesota, according to one analysis looking at the impacts of the proposal.

The University of Minnesota Extension announced July 7 it was laying off all 60 nutrition and health educators in its SNAP-Ed program.

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Jones and Omar spent considerable time at the start of the meeting criticizing U.S. Representative Andy Ogles (R-Columbia), who represents Antioch's district. Ogles has not recently held an in-person town hall, leading Jones to call Ogles "missing in action.”

WASHINGTON D.C., DC — The U.S. House of Representatives voted Thursday to send the "One Big Beautiful Bill" to President Trump's desk, which includes $4.5 trillion in tax breaks and spending cuts .

The 900-page tax and policy package fulfills several key campaign promises but also makes cuts that could boot millions from health care and food assistance programs.