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MEDIA STATEMENT REGARDING PASSAGE OF H.R.1, THE “ONE BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL ACT”

  • Kelly Taulbee
  • Call-to-Action, Children's Health, Legislation, Medicaid, Need to Know, Statement

MEDIA STATEMENT REGARDING THE PASSAGE OF H.R.1, THE “ONE BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL ACT”

The United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate have passed H.R. 1 during votes taken July 2nd and 3rd, reducing billions of dollars in federal support to Medicaid, SNAP and other programs designed to help families have their basic needs met, while simultaneously adding $3.3 trillion dollars to the national debt. Please see the below statement from Kentucky Voices for Health Executive Director, Emily Beauregard.

Media contact: Kelly Taulbee, 502.545.0688, kelly@kyvoicesforhealth.org

“With the final passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, we know today is a deeply discouraging day for our coalition. The bill’s unprecedented cuts to public programs, paired with burdensome administrative hurdles and a massive cost shift to the state budget, threaten the health and economic stability of our Commonwealth. These changes disproportionately impact Kentucky and place our policymakers in an impossible bind: tasked with maintaining essential programs and services with a fraction of the resources they once had.

Kentucky Voices for Health is committed to addressing these rollbacks and working with leaders at every level to find real, sustainable solutions. We urge Kentuckians to stay active in the process with our federal delegation and state lawmakers to help address the bill’s potential harms. As we look towards 2026 and a budget session for Kentucky’s General Assembly, there will be critical work to address these unsustainable shortfalls and ensure health equity and access to care remain central in all budget decisions.

Despite the setbacks and challenges the One Big Beautiful Bill brings, our commitment remains firm. Kentucky Voices for Health will continue fighting for a healthcare system that’s accessible and affordable no matter who you are or where you live. In the weeks, months, and years ahead, as the real-world consequences of this legislation take hold, KVH will work relentlessly to minimize the damage and advocate alongside Kentuckians.” — Emily Beauregard, Executive Director, Kentucky Voices for Health

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KVH is hiring a Policy Specialist!

Position: Policy SpecialistReports to: Director of Policy & Strategic PartnershipsDirect Reports: NoneLocation: Hybrid with travel. KY residence preferred. Kentucky Voices for Health (KVH) has been a respected voice of consumer advocates and a catalyst in health policy decision-making since 2007. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and nonpartisan coalition, we bring together individuals, advocates, community organizations, state agencies, and policymakers to address the underlying causes of poor health by connecting Kentuckians with opportunities to make change through policy advocacy.   Position Overview KVH seeks to hire a Policy Specialist to work collaboratively with boots-on-the-ground partners, safety-net providers, MCOs, state agencies, and policymakers to monitor changes in the healthcare system and assist Kentuckians in accessing health insurance, healthcare services, and other types of public assistance to meet their basic needs.  Successful applicants will share KVH’s mission to amplify the voices of consumers and health advocates in the decisions that affect the health and wellbeing of Kentuckians. The duties of the position are outlined below. 

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Celebrating Second Chance Month

The work of building a better reentry system in Kentucky is not something any one organization can do alone. Kentucky Voices for Health leads the Healthy Reentry Coalition, a growing network of directly impacted advocates, services providers, and community members committed to creating a healthier, more just path home for all incarcerated Kentuckians. Our goal as a coalition is to provide support through education and awareness of policies and share resources and events among members. This work has traditionally focused on adult reentry, but we are working to bring in more voices from across the Commonwealth, particularly those either directly or indirectly impacted by the juvenile justice system. The coalition meets every third Thursday of the month. Our next meeting is April 16th, and we would love to have you there. If you are interested in joining or learning more, reach out directly to Brittany Elam at brittany@kyvoicesforhealth.org. THE SEASON OF SECOND CHANCES After a harsh winter, April is a month

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ThriveKY 2026 Virtual & In-Person Events

Join the ThriveKY Coalition in 2026 for: Important updates on the economy, Medicaid, KCHIP, SNAP, housing, transportation, child care, public health, and behavioral health. New tools available to assist community members with meeting basic needs. Tips on being a more effective advocate in your community.   2026 Events – Registrations linked below Virtual Programs (times in EST) In-Person Regional Roadshows – Now with 30 additional minutes for community discussion! Who should attend? **CEUs approved for CCHWs by the Kentucky Office of Community Health Workers. CEUs approved for all social workers licensed with the Kentucky Board of Social Work by the Kentucky Society of Clinical Social Work. CEU certificates are available for professionals who can self-report hours. Interested in Sponsoring ThriveKY in 2026? Sponsors help us provide programming and free CEUs to hundreds of community professionals in Kentucky. Check out our 2026 sponsorship flyer and reach out to Kelly Taulbee (kelly@kyvoicesforhealth.org) with any questions.

March 31, 2026

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