The Medicaid expansion debate reached the Missouri Supreme Court as attorneys outlined their arguments before a packed courtroom Tuesday.
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"The cost of Medicaid expansion dramatically outweighs the value of the Biden administration’s bait."
More than 100 demonstrators gathered in downtown Jefferson City in support of Medicaid expansion, which was set to go into effect Thursday.
Gov. Parson signed off on Missouri’s budget for the new fiscal year, authorizing more than $35 billion in funds while issuing several vetoes.
The Missouri Supreme Court will hear arguments on Medicaid expansion on July 13, according to attorney Chuck Hatfield.
Cole County Circuit Judge Jon Beetem said Missouri is not obligated to expand Medicaid coverage on July 1.
A lawsuit over the lack of funding for Medicaid expansion was filed in Cole County, setting the stage for a legal battle over the measure.
"It’s time for the same politicians who use 'life' as a political bargaining chip year in and year out, to put their money where their mouth is: support Medicaid without unlawful exceptions."
Gov. Mike Parson signed off on a supplemental budget bill, approving $2.1 billion in federal and general revenue funds for the state.
Rep. Marlene Terry ran to represent HD 66 with a long-time passion for education and her community at the forefront of her mind.