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DNC: Trump's Failed Economic Agenda Has Left Black Communities Empty-Handed
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Feb. 6, 2026:
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Trump's Failed Economic Agenda Has Left Black Communities Empty-Handed
Despite his promises to usher in a "golden age" for America once he took office, Trump's disastrous economic agenda has made life worse for millions of hardworking Black Americans. From skyrocketing costs to putting the American dream of owning a home further out of reach, Black Americans' livelihoods are being crushed under the weight of Trump's growing list of economic failures and broken promises.
In response,
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Feb. 6, 2026:
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Trump's Failed Economic Agenda Has Left Black Communities Empty-Handed
Despite his promises to usher in a "golden age" for America once he took office, Trump's disastrous economic agenda has made life worse for millions of hardworking Black Americans. From skyrocketing costs to putting the American dream of owning a home further out of reach, Black Americans' livelihoods are being crushed under the weight of Trump's growing list of economic failures and broken promises.
In response,DNC Vice Chair Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta released the following statement:
"Donald Trump's broken promises are crushing Black Americans. He promised that our community would be in 'good shape' under his leadership, but the exact opposite is true. When he's not posting racist memes, he's making their lives harder and everything more expensive. Trump's broken campaign promises have left Black Americans behind and made our lives worse. Black unemployment is up, Black-owned businesses are struggling, and costs are out of control. Black Americans will hold Trump and Republicans accountable this November for their failed economic policies that are wreaking havoc on our communities."
Just one year into his term, Trump's economic policies have left Black Americans in the lurch. Trump's reckless trade policies have led to sky-high prices and have disproportionately hurt Black families and small businesses. Meanwhile, Black Americans' paychecks have not grown to address the cost-of-living crisis Trump created.
Black voters are fed up with Trump's economic incompetence: Only 9% of Black voters approve of Trump's handling of the economy, and more than half of Black Americans think we're in a recession. The contrast couldn't be clearer: Democrats are building momentum to win back voters of color -- including Black Americans -- who largely supported candidates like Abigail Spanberger, Mikie Sherill, Alicia Johnson, Christian Menefee, Renee Hardman, and Alonna Berry, who campaigned and won on affordability.
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Original text here: https://democrats.org/news/trumps-failed-economic-agenda-has-left-black-communities-empty-handed/
DNC: Trump's Economy Leads to Worst January for Layoffs Since 2009
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Feb. 5, 2026:
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Trump's Economy Leads to Worst January for Layoffs Since 2009
Today's Challenger, Gray & Christmas layoff report posted stark numbers: U.S.-based employers announced 108,435 job cuts in January, the highest January total since 2009. Employers announced just 5,306 planned hires last month, making the lowest January total on record.
The transportation, technology, and health care industries cut the most jobs last month. The healthcare job cuts are a significant change from last year,
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Feb. 5, 2026:
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Trump's Economy Leads to Worst January for Layoffs Since 2009
Today's Challenger, Gray & Christmas layoff report posted stark numbers: U.S.-based employers announced 108,435 job cuts in January, the highest January total since 2009. Employers announced just 5,306 planned hires last month, making the lowest January total on record.
The transportation, technology, and health care industries cut the most jobs last month. The healthcare job cuts are a significant change from last year,as health care companies largely propped up Trump's cooling jobs market. Inflation, high costs, and cuts to Medicaid and Medicare are hitting hospitals and health care providers hard.
In addition, new data from the Labor Department this week revealed U.S. job openings fell to the lowest level in more than five years, reflecting a slow labor market. Revelio Labs' employment outlook for January found that the U.S. economy lost around 13,000 jobs -- the worst month for job growth on records dating back five years.
Meanwhile, Trump is in denial about his economy. Just last night, he bragged that there is no inflation and that his administration is doing a great job with affordability. And last week, Trump boasted about his economy, saying that "the economy had never been like this."
In response to Donald Trump's failing economy, DNC Rapid Response Director Kendall Witmer released the following statement:
"Well, there you have it folks -- the Trump economy has finally arrived. Donald Trump has completely wrecked the job market. Everyday Americans are getting laid off, struggling to find a job, and being forced into part-time jobs at a breakneck pace because of Trump's reckless economic policies. As the job market collapses and prices for everyday goods continue to skyrocket, millions of working families are worried about how to make ends meet. Meanwhile, Trump is refusing to change course. He is doubling down on his ego-driven tariffs and offering no solutions to make life more affordable for everyday Americans. When will enough be enough?"
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Original text here: https://democrats.org/news/trumps-economy-leads-to-worst-january-for-layoffs-since-2009/
DNC: In the States - Democrats' Plan to Reach 1 Million Infrequent Voters, Earth-Shattering Victory in Texas, Defeat Republicans' Extreme Agenda
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Feb. 6, 2026:
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IN THE STATES: Democrats' Plan to Reach 1 Million Infrequent Voters, Earth-Shattering Victory in Texas, Defeat Republicans' Extreme Agenda
This week, the DNC launched Local Listeners, our new program to engage over a million infrequent voters who voted in 2020 but sat out 2024 across key congressional districts and states. By taking a 'listening first' approach, the DNC is ensuring we have the important conversations with voters early.
* Nationwide: Politico: Democrats want to find
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Feb. 6, 2026:
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IN THE STATES: Democrats' Plan to Reach 1 Million Infrequent Voters, Earth-Shattering Victory in Texas, Defeat Republicans' Extreme Agenda
This week, the DNC launched Local Listeners, our new program to engage over a million infrequent voters who voted in 2020 but sat out 2024 across key congressional districts and states. By taking a 'listening first' approach, the DNC is ensuring we have the important conversations with voters early.
* Nationwide: Politico: Democrats want to findout why their voters stayed home in 2024 -- and how to get them to show up this year
* Nationwide: The Guardian: Democrats launch aggressive campaign to win back infrequent voters
* Nationwide: The Hill: Democrats launch new program to turn out infrequent voters
* Nationwide: Reuters: Democrats launch program to reach infrequent voters ahead of US midterm elections
* Nationwide: Meidas Touch News: DNC Unveils New Voter Contact Program to Reach Voters Who Sat Out in 2024
* Nationwide: Campaign and Elections: Democrats Roll Out New Voter Contact Strategy Ahead of Midterms
Last weekend, Democratic candidate Taylor Rehmet pulled off a shocking victory in the Texas Senate District 9 race, flipping a Trump +17 district by 14 points, a roughly 32-point swing toward Democrats. Rehmet's victory in this bellwether race is another strong example of voters souring on Donald Trump and his disastrous, billionaire-first agenda.
* In Texas: Reuters: Democrat Menefee wins Texas special election for US House seat
* In Texas: Politico Democrat wins reliably Republican Texas state Senate seat, stunning GOP
* In Texas: NPR: Democrat Taylor Rehmet wins a reliably Republican Texas state Senate seat, stunning GOP
* In Texas: The Guardian Democrat flips reliably red Texas district in victory that stuns Republican party
* In Texas: Texas Tribune: Democrat Taylor Rehmet wins solidly red Texas Senate seat in stunning special election upset
* In Texas: Dallas Morning News: Democrat Taylor Rehmet shocks in upset win for conservative Tarrant County Senate seat
* In Texas: Texas Bullpen: Democrat Taylor Rehmet Flips North Texas State Senate Seat After Wild Special Election
* In Texas: Mother Jones: Texas Democrat Flips State Senate District That Trump Won by 17 Points
* In Texas: Forth Worth Star-Telegram: Is a Democrat's Tarrant County flip a midterm election bellwether?
* In Texas: Wall Street Journal: Texas Election Upset Is a 'Wake-Up Call' for Future Elections, Republican Says
* In Texas: New York Times: Democratic Upset in Deep Red Texas District Rattles Republicans
* In Texas: Newsweek: Democrat Flips Texas District Donald Trump Won by 17 Points
* In Texas: CNN: DNC Chair suggests Texas win vindicates the party's down-ballot strategy
Ron DeSantis and Florida Republicans are doing everything in their power to undermine the will of Florida voters, including blocking citizen-led ballot initiatives from the 2026 ballot and trying to rig the state's congressional map. Florida voters aren't going down without a fight. Democrats are all hands on deck to support Florida Democrats in their fight against Republicans' attacks on voters and our democracy.
* In Florida: Politico: DNC readies for Florida redistricting fight
* In Florida: Florida Phoenix: FL voters sue to block DeSantis' mid-decade congressional redistricting
* In Florida: Straight Arrow News: First lawsuit filed as Florida becomes battleground for redistricting
* In Florida: Politico: Florida push for mid-decade redistricting draws its first lawsuit
* In Florida: The Hill: Florida voters sue DeSantis over redistricting push
* In Florida: Tallahassee Democrat: Florida voters challenge DeSantis on mid-decade redistricting
* In Florida: Reuters: How the war over US congressional redistricting is playing out, state by state
* In Florida: WCTV: Lawsuit challenges DeSantis authority on Florida redistricting session
* In Florida: WLRN Public Media: Florida voters sue to block DeSantis' mid-decade congressional redistricting
Last week, Donald Trump's FBI raided an election center in Fulton County, Georgia, monitored personally by Tulsi Gabbard. While Republicans try to undermine our election system in Georgia and across the country, Democrats will continue fighting to defend the voting rights of all Americans.
* In Georgia: Politico: FBI raids Atlanta-area elections office amid Trump's push to relitigate 2020 election
* In Georgia: Democracy Docket: 'Five alarm fire for democracy': Dems, voting advocates voice outrage at FBI raid of Georgia elections office
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Original text here: https://democrats.org/news/in-the-states-democrats-plan-to-reach-1-million-infrequent-voters-earth-shattering-victory-in-texas-defeat-republicans-extreme-agenda/
DGA: $64 Million Dollar Mess - Georgia Republican Primary Descends Deeper Into Expensive Chaos
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on Feb. 6, 2026:
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$64 Million Dollar Mess: Georgia Republican Primary Descends Deeper Into Expensive Chaos
This week, the ante on Georgia Republicans nasty infighting was upped with the dramatic entrance of billionaire Rick Jackson. In addition to pledging to spend $50 million to disrupt the race and booking more than $3 million in TV ads for this week alone, Jackson came out of the gate swinging at "career politicians" Burt Jones, Brad Raffensperger, and Chris Carr while touting his own MAGA bona fides.
Jackson
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on Feb. 6, 2026:
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$64 Million Dollar Mess: Georgia Republican Primary Descends Deeper Into Expensive Chaos
This week, the ante on Georgia Republicans nasty infighting was upped with the dramatic entrance of billionaire Rick Jackson. In addition to pledging to spend $50 million to disrupt the race and booking more than $3 million in TV ads for this week alone, Jackson came out of the gate swinging at "career politicians" Burt Jones, Brad Raffensperger, and Chris Carr while touting his own MAGA bona fides.
Jacksonalso spent the first few days of his campaign brutally attacking Burt Jones, calling him out as "a so-called front runner who is weak as can be and lazy as the day is long," and swiping at him as someone who "wants the title of governor, but not the job."
It's just the latest example of Georgia Republicans' messy race to the right. A mysterious dark money group has already spent nearly $14 million attacking Trump-endorsed Jones over his record of self-enrichment in office, while Jones tried to out-MAGA his opponents by announcing his full support for Trump's FBI raid, attacking Raffensperger by saying he "hasn't fixed the corruption," and adding that Carr "hasn't prosecuted it."
While Jones might have Trump's endorsement, all the candidates in the race have backed Trump's failed economic agenda - which has led Georgia to lead the nation in job layoffs this month and is dramatically raising costs for businesses.
"As Georgia Republicans spend millions of dollars going after each other and fighting to be the most MAGA of them all, the chaos is only making it clearer that all of the candidates would bring dysfunction to the governor's mansion at the expense of hardworking Georgia families," said DGA spokesperson Kevin Donohoe. "The nastiness of this primary will leave whoever emerges as the nominee deeply bruised, and Georgians will be ready to reject their extreme and expensive agenda in November."
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Original text here: https://democraticgovernors.org/updates/64-million-dollar-mess-georgia-republican-primary-descends-deeper-into-expensive-chaos/
N.C. Democratic Party: New From Politico - Michael Whatley's Oil Investments Spike Tens of Thousands of Dollars After Trump Admin's Actions in Venezuela
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 7 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news on Feb. 6, 2026:
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NEW FROM POLITICO: Michael Whatley's Oil Investments Spike Tens of Thousands of Dollars after Trump Admin's Actions in Venezuela
Breaking reporting from POLITICO reveals DC insider Michael Whatley personally financially profited after the Trump administration pledged to increase oil production in Venezuela - in a single weekend reaping up to $63,000 from his investments in Big Oil companies.
Whatley is a "longtime oil lobbyist" who represented Exxon Mobil, Chevron, and ConocoPhillips
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RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 7 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news on Feb. 6, 2026:
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NEW FROM POLITICO: Michael Whatley's Oil Investments Spike Tens of Thousands of Dollars after Trump Admin's Actions in Venezuela
Breaking reporting from POLITICO reveals DC insider Michael Whatley personally financially profited after the Trump administration pledged to increase oil production in Venezuela - in a single weekend reaping up to $63,000 from his investments in Big Oil companies.
Whatley is a "longtime oil lobbyist" who represented Exxon Mobil, Chevron, and ConocoPhillipsfor years, holding "up to a million plus dollars" in investments in the major oil companies. The massive spike in Whatley's shares over a single weekend raises alarms about his conflicts of interest as a former lobbyist and DC insider running for the U.S. Senate, advocating for major policy issues that directly benefit his bottom line.
"DC insider Michael Whatley is pushing for the very policies and actions that enrich himself, and now he wants to go back to Washington where he can vote to benefit his bottom line," said NCDP Spokesperson Mallory Payne. "Whatley has spent years leveraging his insider connections as a lobbyist and will only be looking out for his own bank account in the U.S. Senate. North Carolina families deserve better."
POLITICO Influence: Whatley's windfall (https://www.politico.com/newsletters/politico-influence/2026/02/05/whatleys-windfall-00768140)
Daniel Lippman | February 5, 2026
* FIRST IN PI: North Carolina Republican Senate candidate Michael Whatley has praised the Trump administration for its ouster of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, calling it "a very important step." He said he was "so proud" of how Delta Force handled his capture, Daniel L. reports.
* What Whatley didn't mention is that he and his family have up to a million plus dollars invested in three major oil companies that saw spikes in their shares after President Donald Trump said he would increase oil production in Venezuela, according to his personal financial disclosure filed in late November.
* Whatley, a former energy lobbyist, and his immediate family own between $321,000 and $890,000 in stock in Chevron, which is the only American oil major operating in Venezuela. The company is their largest individual holding, according to a PI analysis of the disclosure. They also own between $83,000 and $245,000 in stock in Exxon Mobil and between $3,000 and $45,000 in shares of ConocoPhillips.
* After the Venezuela operation, those companies' share prices jumped after Trump pledged to revive the nation's energy sector. Between Jan. 2 and when the market opened on the Monday morning after the raid, Chevron stock increased 6.3 percent, Exxon Mobil went up 2.1 percent and ConocoPhillips rose 4.6 percent. The increase in the shares would have boosted the value of the Whatley family's investment in those companies between $22,000 and $63,000, according to PI calculations. All three companies' share prices have continued to go up significantly since.
* Whatley, a onetime staffer for the Energy Department and for then-Sen. Elizabeth Dole (R-N.C.), is a former longtime oil lobbyist who helped launch and lead the Consumer Energy Alliance, an oil-backed advocacy group. Chevron, Exxon Mobil and ConocoPhillips have been affiliated with the group for more than 15 years.
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Original text here: https://www.ncdp.org/media/new-from-politico-michael-whatleys-oil-investments-spike-tens-of-thousands-of-dollars-after-trump-admins-actions-in-venezuela/
Mich. Democratic Party: Breaking - Trump's Toxic Policies Led to More Than 29,000 Layoffs in Michigan Last Year
LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 7 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2026:
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BREAKING: Trump's Toxic Policies Led to More Than 29,000 Layoffs in Michigan Last Year
Under a year of the Trump administration, Americans have seen the largest number of layoffs nationally since 2009
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Today, Challenger, Gray & Christmas released a new report (https://www.challengergray.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/CR126007123.pdf) on the number of layoffs in the past year, which found that there were a whopping 29,435 layoffs in Michigan in 2025. Challenger also reported
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LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 7 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2026:
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BREAKING: Trump's Toxic Policies Led to More Than 29,000 Layoffs in Michigan Last Year
Under a year of the Trump administration, Americans have seen the largest number of layoffs nationally since 2009
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Today, Challenger, Gray & Christmas released a new report (https://www.challengergray.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/CR126007123.pdf) on the number of layoffs in the past year, which found that there were a whopping 29,435 layoffs in Michigan in 2025. Challenger also reportedthe number of layoffs in the past month and found there were a staggering 19,714 layoffs in Michigan in January 2026 alone.
Donald Trump and Michigan Republicans have wrought havoc on Michigan's economy as Trump's chaotic tariffs and disastrous economic policies raise costs for working families and small businesses, and inflation remains high.
Meanwhile, Donald Trump is in denial about his faltering economic record, and Michigan Republicans are in lockstep with Trump's toxic agenda as costs skyrocket and layoff notices surge to record levels.
In response, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement:
"One year into his second term, Donald Trump and Michigan Republicans have completely wrecked Michigan's economy. Because of Trump's toxic economic policies, there were more than 29,000 layoffs last year, and nearly 20,000 Michiganders lost their jobs last month alone, while thousands more are struggling under skyrocketing costs, high inflation, and soaring health care costs.
"Meanwhile, Trump is refusing to change course, and every single Michigan Republican is wholeheartedly backing his reckless agenda. He is doubling down on billionaire-first policies and doing nothing to make life more affordable for everyday Michiganders who are suffering under this administration."
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Original text here: https://michigandems.com/breaking-trumps-toxic-policies-led-to-more-than-29000-layoffs-in-michigan-last-year/
ICYMI: 1.3 Million Americans Forced to Go Without Health Insurance After GOP Spikes Premiums
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Feb. 6, 2026:
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ICYMI: 1.3 Million Americans Forced to Go Without Health Insurance After GOP Spikes Premiums
Donald Trump and Republicans continue to refuse to extend lifesaving ACA premium tax credits, resulting in health care premiums skyrocketing by an average of 114%. Now, new data shows that 1.3 million people who got their health care on the ACA marketplace dropped their coverage, and the number is expected to rise as Americans who have higher premiums lose their coverage. For some Americans,
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Feb. 6, 2026:
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ICYMI: 1.3 Million Americans Forced to Go Without Health Insurance After GOP Spikes Premiums
Donald Trump and Republicans continue to refuse to extend lifesaving ACA premium tax credits, resulting in health care premiums skyrocketing by an average of 114%. Now, new data shows that 1.3 million people who got their health care on the ACA marketplace dropped their coverage, and the number is expected to rise as Americans who have higher premiums lose their coverage. For some Americans,their health insurance premiums are higher than their mortgage payments.
Bottom Line: Thanks to Trump and Republicans' billionaires-first agenda, working families are being forced to choose between food on the table, a roof over their heads, or lifesaving health care. While Republicans put working families last, Democrats are fighting back to extend the enhanced ACA premium tax credits and protect Americans' health.
Take a look at some of the coverage below:
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: 8 takeaways from Rick Jackson's surprise entry into Georgia governor's race
[Greg Bluestein, Tia Mitchell, Patricia Murphy, Adam Beam, 2/4/2026]
"Democrats are pointing to a drop in enrollment as proof that expired tax credits, which were designed to make the program more affordable, are forcing Georgians to drop health insurance coverage altogether.
"According to new data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, roughly 200,000 Georgians who had ACA plans last year have dropped their coverage, a 14% decline. That happened as expiring tax credits meant a jump in premiums for most enrollees.
"Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin highlighted the drop and blamed Republicans for letting the tax credits expire.
"'While tens of thousands of Georgians lose their health care due to Republican inaction and indifference, Democrats are fighting back to fix this affordability emergency,' Martin said. 'It's time for Republicans to grow a backbone and stop raising costs on people in Georgia.'"
Delaware Public Media: Affordable Care Act enrollment drops in Delaware
[Joe Irizarry, 2/3/2026]
"According to Delaware's Department of Insurance, ACA enrollment in Delaware dropped to 44,663, about a 15.6% decrease from last year.
"And there's a chance it can slip further....
"'This is the first time we've seen a decline in many years. Since the enhanced advanced premium tax credits went into effect, enrollment doubled in Delaware, so that 92% of policyholders that accessed those premium savings really had to take a hard look about their coverage of whether they could afford it in the future,' said Haas."
Indianapolis Star: Indiana sees 4th highest drop in Obamacare enrollees after subsidies expire
[Kayla Dwyer, 2/2/2026]
"With the expiration of federal Affordable Care Act subsidies, nearly 60,000 Hoosiers have decided not to sign up for this health insurance option this year - the 4th highest year-over-year percentage decline in the nation, according to federal data....
"Indiana's 16% drop was among the highest, behind North Carolina, Ohio and West Virginia. There are now about 300,000 Hoosiers enrolled in the marketplace. These numbers could fluctuate in the coming months as new premiums hit. ...
"The Kaiser Family Foundation estimated that the expiration of these enhanced subsidies would mean premiums will go up an average of 114%, or more than doubling. Some of the most severe impacts are expected to hit elderly beneficiaries just above the 400% line."
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Original text here: https://democrats.org/news/icymi-1-3-million-americans-forced-to-go-without-health-insurance-after-gop-spikes-premiums/
