Life for many Haines seniors and people with disabilities is about to get harder because of $190 million in state budget cuts from the Legislature, and Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s veto of an additional $444 million.
Dunleavy’s June 28 line-item vetoes eliminated the Senior Benefits Program that provides monthly payments to low income seniors, eliminated adult dental Medicaid benefits, and cut an additional $50 million in Medicaid services.
The vetoes also eliminated home modification grants that…
