“I don’t think Democrats are going to be responsible for killing the bill. We, Republicans, are holding all the cards here.”
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Kaitlyn and Conner wrap up this year’s legislative session on its final day with Sen. Brian Williams. We talk about his bipartisan criminal justice reform…
"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."
Scott Faughn is joined by Sens. Jason Bean and Greg Razer as well as Reps. Ashley Bland Manlove and Dan Houx to debate the issues that drove the legislative session, from Medicaid funding to education reform.
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.
This week, Kaitlyn and Conner discuss the expulsion of Rick Roeber from the House, the fight over Medicaid expansion funding, Dr. Randall Williams's resignation, and more.
"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."