An economic downturn is the worst time to expand Medicaid benefits to able-bodied adults without a true need, especially when our program is already one of the most generous programs in the country.
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If the initiative is approved, and the Hyde Amendment falls after that, the initiative may double the number of surgical abortions that Medicaid would pay for in Missouri.
"The diagnosis is clear — ObamaCare destroys state budgets, and there’s no reason to assume that Missouri would be spared the same fate."
State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick and House Budget Chairman Cody Smith held an event in the Capitol urging Missourians to vote no on Medicaid expansion.
"Right now — amidst a global pandemic — many of our family, friends, and neighbors don’t have access to the health care they need to stay healthy, go to work, and support their families."
"The passage of Amendment Two will bring with it a chance for new health policy. We need to build a system of health and care in every Missouri community."
Dr. Heidi Miller and Rep. Mary Elizabeth Coleman appeared on “This Week in Missouri Politics” to discuss Medicaid expansion in Missouri.
"It’s time to protect frontline health care jobs, help keep endangered rural hospitals open, and ensure that all Missourians have access to emergency care."
Clem Smith is taking over as acting chair of the Missouri Democratic Party, replacing Jean Peters Baker, who served as the party’s chair since 2018.
A new constitutional amendment is set to be filed next session that would prevent the funding of Planned Parenthood through state money.