<div>Some protesters in Anchorage had a lot to say about the recent passing of the 'Big Beautiful Bill'."These cuts will increase hunger in one of the most food-insecure states in our country," said one protester."Up to 35,000 Alaskans are at risk of losing their health care coverage," another added."What senators did today is cold, even for an Alaskan," a third speaker said.Many Alaskans say the bill will make life more expensive, driving up costs for things like health care and groceries. Cara Durr, the CEO of the Food Bank of Alaska, shares that this will have devastating effects on many Alaskans. About one in ten Alaskans relies on SNAP benefits."We're looking at an impact of upwards of six to nine billion meals annually being taken out of the system," said Cara Durr. "The entire Feeding America network of food banks is doing the equivalent, or around there, every year, and this just isn't a gap we can fill."Kim Anderson is a caretaker and parent who relies on Medicaid. She says the impact of the cuts is both personal and professional."It's hitting me two ways, you know, personally, for me to take care of my family, and also my job," she said.Briana Campbell and her family relied on Medicaid when she was growing up, and now she's concerned about others not being able to get coverage. She’s very disappointed with Alaska’s legislators."They're supposed to represent we the people. They're supposed to work for us," she said. "And slashing our health care is killing us."For many Alaskans, this bill means less support and higher costs. Those who spoke out say they won’t stay silent and want their voices heard.</div>

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Some protesters in Anchorage had a lot to say about the recent passing of the 'Big Beautiful Bill'. "These cuts will increase hunger in one of the most food-insecure states in our country," said one protester. "Up to 35,000 Alaskans are at risk of losing their health care coverage," another...

Anchorage protesters push back on 'Big Beautiful Bill'

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Some protesters in Anchorage had a lot to say about the recent passing of the 'Big Beautiful Bill'. "These cuts will increase hunger in one of the most foo

Anchorage protesters push back on 'Big Beautiful Bill'

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