Of the $16.4 billion annual Medicaid costs for Louisiana, state taxpayers kick in about $3 billion, according to the Legislature. The new law would halt some of the tools Louisiana uses to pay that $3 billion, requiring the state to pour in extra money or let some people go without health insurance.

President Donald Trump has signed a massive spending bill, sparking debate and controversy. This nearly 900-page legislation aims to reshape key areas like border security, healthcare, and personal finances.