Downstream effects of federal cuts seen in Kansas budget, access to healthcare, food assistance

By: Morgan Chilson

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: July 16, 2026

Words: 1,165

Last Updated: 4 hours, 55 minutes ago

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TOPEKA — Repercussions from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act hit the Kansas budget with at least $16.4 million in costs and affected residents who lost health insurance and access to food assistance benefits.

Nonprofit leaders on Tuesday delved into the effects of President Donald Trump’s reconciliation bill, H.R. 1, which passed about one year ago. They focused on downstream effects of policy changes.

“When lawmakers come back in January, they’re already going to be …

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