Trump’s Big Ugly Megabill is a budget dream come true for billionaires and corporate lobbyists and a nightmare for states. The nearly 900-page bill poses brutal consequences, especially for working class people.
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July 29, 2025
State Innovation Exchange: Funding Our Futures Despite Trump’s Big Ugly Megabill
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