Alaska's senators have a crucial opportunity to protect essential healthcare services for our state's youth by opposing harmful cuts to Medicaid. Proposed budget measures threaten to undermine vital support systems that address Alaska's alarming rates of suicide, child abuse, domestic violence, and sexual assault. Many vulnerable young people rely on Medicaid-funded services like therapy, intensive behavioral support, case management, and access to resources for families in crisis. Stripping away this safety net could exacerbate trauma, increase crime rates, and leave more children without the care they desperately need. As frontline workers witness firsthand, slashing Medicaid would strain an already overwhelmed system and jeopardize the well-being of Alaska's youth. With the loss of emergency mental health facilities and limited treatment options, we cannot afford further erosion of critical services. Senators Murkowski and Sullivan now hold the power to safeguard healthcare for our state's most vulnerable citizens and their families. Prioritizing the welfare of all Alaskans over tax cuts for the wealthy elite is not just a matter of ethical leadership, but a moral imperative. I urge our senators to have the courage to stand firm against these reckless cuts. The lasting impacts on Alaska's youth and our communities are simply too severe to ignore. Protecting Medicaid is an investment in our state's future that cannot be compromised.
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