The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is delaying the start of Medicaid work requirements until June 30, 2027, and Connecticut State Sen. Matt Lesser, Senate chair of the Human Services Committee, issued a statement on the delay.

Lesser said: “The MAGA attacks on Medicaid and health care have been disgraceful and hurtful to millions of Americans. It’s a big part of why the Republican Party was trounced in the elections. I am hopeful that today’s pause provides an indication that Donald Trump is hearing the American people and will join Congressional Democrats in completely repealing his Big Awful Bill. If not, they should compel him to do so.”