RECESS ROUNDUP: Budget Cuts Get Frosty Reception In Districts

February 20, 2025

We’re only halfway through the House Recess this week, yet already the outpouring of feedback from constituents about the misplaced budget priorities in DC is significant.

It may be snowy and below freezing in many states, but that has not stopped people nationwide from taking to the streets (literally) to oppose cuts to programs that help everyday Americans in order to fund tax cuts for the rich and big business.

Since a picture is worth a thousand words – here’s what it looks like on the ground.

VIEW FROM THE STATES

Minnesota: Minnesota Reformer – Hundreds rally at Capitol for an equitable economy

We Make Minnesota – Minnesotans demand leaders Fund Our Future

New York: News 12– Hundreds Protest Misplaced Budget Priorites Outside Rep. Nick Lalota’s office

New York: 100+ Constituents Protest Cuts Outside Rep. Lawler’s Office

Virginia: WVEC – Virginia Beach, Williamsburg residents gather in frustration aimed at GOP representatives

Illinois: WAND – Sen Durbin, Rep. Kelly + dozens of advocates stand up against budget cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, saying “Congress cannot allow budget cuts to strip away vital services in order to give tax breaks to billionaires and corporations.”

New Jersey: Citizen Action – Rep Pallone, state leaders call out how cuts would force medical centers to close, NJ Speaker says “the state can’t fill a $12B gap. This is a direct attack on working families.”

Arizona: AZ Central – Hundreds Gather to Protest at Arizona Capitol

Massachusetts: WCVB: Over 1,000 gather on Boston Common

Maine: Maine Public Radio – “We are cold but we are fired up”