The GOP's suggested budget reductions aim at Medicaid and SNAP assistance programs.

For countless families in the Mahoning Valley, assistance programs such as Medicaid and SNAP serve as essential support systems.

A plan put forth by House Republicans aims to slash federal expenditures on various programs by trillions over the next decade, intending to finance the continuation of tax cuts that were initially enacted in 2017 during the first term of the president-elect.

John Woods, the proprietor of Insurance Navigation, expressed that this situation could result in greater difficulties for individuals who are covered by Medicaid.

"Woods stated, 'The individuals who truly benefit from Medicaid often aren't the most vocal. They are those who are in need and face financial instability, which could result