The Medicaid expansion debate reached the Missouri Supreme Court as attorneys outlined their arguments before a packed courtroom Tuesday.
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More than 100 demonstrators gathered in downtown Jefferson City in support of Medicaid expansion, which was set to go into effect Thursday.
Senate GOP leadership said it would work with the House and the Governor’s Office “in the weeks and months to come to take definitive action” on barring public funding for abortion providers.
A pair of funds was signed into law this week, offering new programs for police officers and distressed communities.
Missouri SNAP benefits include a temporary 15 percent increase through September 30, 2021.
The Missouri Supreme Court will hear arguments on Medicaid expansion on July 13, according to attorney Chuck Hatfield.
The recommendations came from the Accelerated Redemption Study Committee, headed by State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick.
Cole County Circuit Judge Jon Beetem said Missouri is not obligated to expand Medicaid coverage on July 1.
St. Louis is taking part in Biden’s effort to combat gun violence by putting funds from the American Rescue Plan toward prevention programs.
A lawsuit over the state’s lack of funding to expand Medicaid coverage went to court Monday with a decision expected as early as this week.