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South Haven Today
By the People, for the People
South Haven to Hold Discussion on Effects of 'Big, Beautiful Bill'
Local chapter of American Association of University Women to host event on federal budget impacts.
Mar. 26, 2026 at 3:00am
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The American Association of University Women, South Haven Chapter, is hosting a discussion on Thursday, March 26, 2026 to examine the wide-ranging effects of the federal budget bill known as the 'Big, Beautiful Bill' or HR1. The event will feature guest panelists from the Regional IV Area Agency on Aging and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to specifically address the impacts on Medicare, Medicaid, and older adults and people with disabilities.
Why it matters
The 'Big, Beautiful Bill' was signed into law last July, but its effects are still unfolding and will impact many people in Southwest Michigan. This discussion aims to help the public understand how the federal budget changes will affect their lives, especially for vulnerable populations like seniors and those with disabilities.
The details
The event, titled 'Find Out How The One Big Beautiful Bill, HR1, Will Affect YOU!', will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Epiphany in South Haven. Doors open at 6 p.m. and refreshments will be provided. The American Association of University Women, South Haven Chapter, is hosting the discussion to give the public a chance to learn more about the impacts of the federal budget changes.
- The event will take place on Thursday, March 26, 2026 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
- The 'Big, Beautiful Bill' or HR1 was signed into law last July.
The players
American Association of University Women, South Haven Chapter
A local chapter of the national women's organization that advocates for gender equity and provides educational opportunities.
Christine Vanlandingham
Representative from the Regional IV Area Agency on Aging.
Nicole Hudson
Representative from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
What they’re saying
“What the effects of the changes are, what's taking place when, how that is all going to happen, and specifically at this one — we're going to do more of these conversations — but at this one, we are really talking about the impacts on Medicare, Medicaid and older adults and people with disabilities.”
— Amy Nichols, Representative, American Association of University Women, South Haven Chapter
“I know it seems like other fires are burning in the world, but this one will affect so many more people than you will honestly believe.”
— Amy Nichols, Representative, American Association of University Women, South Haven Chapter
What’s next
The American Association of University Women, South Haven Chapter, plans to host additional discussions on the impacts of the 'Big, Beautiful Bill' in the future.
The takeaway
This event highlights the importance of understanding how federal budget changes can have wide-ranging effects on local communities, especially for vulnerable populations like seniors and those with disabilities. By providing this educational opportunity, the American Association of University Women aims to empower residents of Southwest Michigan to be informed about how policy decisions in Washington, D.C. can impact their daily lives.
