Gov. Mike Parson has finally called lawmakers back to the capital city for a special session to renew the state’s FRA tax. But some conservative senators said the language isn't pro-life enough.
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"Missouri is on firm legal ground to also exclude Planned Parenthood if we enact legislation to do so."
"For decades, Missouri pro-life leaders have protected taxpayers from being forced to fund abortion."
“I don’t think Democrats are going to be responsible for killing the bill. We, Republicans, are holding all the cards here.”
"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."
All eyes are on the budget as session nears its end, with the upper chamber set to consider more than $34 billion in appropriations this week.
Dozens of lawmakers and advocates alike gathered at the Capitol Tuesday to voice their support for full Medicaid funding.
"As business leaders, we believe that Medicaid expansion is one of the best economic investments Missouri can make this year."
"No one should have the power to deny Missourians the health care we deserve — including politicians."
"The Medicaid out-of-state payment is made to Missouri hospitals that treat Medicaid patients from other states."