I'm disappointed in every legislator who voted for one of the most harmful laws in history, Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill."
For those wondering what this legislation means for our families and communities, here's how some of its parts will directly affect us:
It phases out tax credits for wind and solar power, which will drive up our energy costs.
It withdraws aid to agencies such as FEMA that monitor extreme weather, leaving communities vulnerable to climate disaster.
It throws millions of children, seniors, and families off of Medicaid and food …
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I'm disappointed in every legislator who voted for one of the most harmful laws in history, Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill."
For those wondering what this legislation means for our families and communities, here's how some of its parts will directly affect us:
It phases out tax credits for wind and solar power, which will drive up our energy costs.
It withdraws aid to agencies such as FEMA that monitor extreme weather, leaving communities vulnerable to climate disaster.
It throws millions of children, seniors, and families off of Medicaid and food assistance.
Republicans cheered about taking away healthcare, gutting clean energy programs, selling public lands, and giving massive tax breaks to billionaires. They voted against every amendment seeking to extend protections to their constituents. Policy reflects values, and I am horrified by the values represented in this bill and by every legislator who voted for it. We won't forget this.
We must fight back by advocating for policies and voting for politicians who will protect people and the planet over corporate polluters.
Kathleen Zoll
Oreland
