State leaders and healthcare officials are pushing back against proposed cuts to Medicaid. The possible program overhaul is part of the U.S. House GOP’s goal to slash federal spending by $2 trillion over a decade.

Dan Newhouse followed House Republicans in passing a budget plan Tuesday night that could set the stage for deep cuts to Medicaid, the public health care program used by millions of Americans. More than one in three Central Washington residents — about 37%,

The House GOP is considering significant cuts to Medicaid, potentially slashing billions. Health policy experts say Medicaid provides vital services to many Americans