A Missouri judge blocked Medicaid expansion in the state on Wednesday, saying the ballot initiative that voters approved last year was unconstitutional.
The court action stems from Republican Gov. Mike Parson's decision last month not to expand Medicaid to roughly 275,000 low-income adults on July 1 because lawmakers did not appropriate funding."The court concludes that the state's refusal to enroll plaintiffs and other eligible individuals in the MO HealthNet program is not unlawful," said Judge Jon Beetem of the Cole County Circuit Court, adding that funding was not the problem.
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It takes all kinds. Did goofy elect him?
Republkkkan judge 🤔of course they are going to block everything that can help the citizens of America they are for themselves and big profiteers 💯🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬
glad trump / schumer / obama came up with a big person health care system havard lawyers maybe can navigate medicare sh=t rules
Because he’s gonna feed the hungry and treat the sick personally, right?
So let the sick people be more sicker bec of the unconstitutional ballot proceedings? Where’s the common sense and heart here 😣
GOVERNOR CARSON DOESN'T HAVE HEART OR COMPASSION FOR EVERYONE IN HIS STATE OF MO. THATS HURTING & NEEDS HIS,GOVERNMENT HELP. BECAUSE HE'S BLATANT DISCRIMINATES HELP OVER WHITE COMMUNITY'S & ONLY EVERYONE CAN LOOK UP WHAT MINORITIES COMU
Why do they keep ignoring what the people want? By the people, for the people! Have they read the constitution?
In Missouri, it’s unconstitutional to change the constitution, but it’s ok to ignore Federal firearms laws. It’s being run like a third world dictatorship.
Explain to me how is it unconstitutional? Where in the constitution does it says that you should be denied health care.
An appellate court found it constitutional, now a circuit court says it’s not? Up next? The problem with this latest ruling rests on funding. There are funds for this. The Governor didn’t want it, and the Legislature just won’t allow it. These people are evil.
Medicaid is funded by taxpayers. So the taxpayers in Missouri are NOT allowed to have it? How does that make sense?
Does the judge&gov have health ins? YES! They don't care about people needing health ins, since they're all set. It's disgusting that poor folks r being used in this fashion. Where is there humanity? Legalize pot&u hv the $2pay 4 this. How about using covid funds? healthcare
How dare people vote for things!
Obviously a republican judge. Hold on to hats Americans, this kind of cramp is going to start happening a lot in republican held states. Look at voting rights. No more incentive for those who care, to vote Democrat at mid term. I feel for you. We're all watching.
Yup, F the people, again
Republican state it is right? If you can convince the lowest white man he's better than the best colored man, he won't notice you're picking his pocket. Hell, give him somebody to look down on, and he'll empty his pockets for you.
Republicons never respect the will of the people, pursue their own agenda.
MO, vote out this Governor that doesn’t listen to the will of the people. See what happens when the GQP is your Governor and your state lawmakers. They ignore your voice and your vote!! Is that what you want? Is that democracy? VOTE OUT REPUBLICANS!
A what?
You know, THESE people in such positions think their word as gospel yet they have a single voice. Voters, specifically a majority, just drown out such squeeky blow hards!
From Missouri. Parsons is trash.
How does a republican judge block voters wishes?
Angry trumps
I personally am surprised progressive Democrats aren’t attacking President Joe Biden‘s cognitive skills, because that would make a vice president Kamala Harris president and then progressive Democrats with Kamala Harris could run whatever they want !
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Another one who doesn’t care about the people! He has medical coverage, for life…hot damn mess😒
Voting matters. Except in Republican states where they shit on you.
His motto: Let my people suffer. 🤬
MO elected a GOP governor and now he won’t work for the people. Shocker.
This judge is “unconstitutional “. We voted!
I’m guessing that’ll be overturned on appeal
Fun fact: Missourians will STILL continue to vote for the GQP against their own best interests because Hannity and Carlson tells them to! Fox News is doing damage to this country!
How much is HE getting.....you can SMELL the money grubbing
Missouri trying to out dumb-ass the southern states. Mission Accomplished!
How is this legal? This is ridiculous! It’s supposed to be a government Of The People, By The People, For The People! This needs to be overturned immediately!
I’m sensing a pattern with legislation conservatives don’t like 🤔 At least state gov’t wise they’re pulling the constitutionality card.
Translation, voting doesn't matter.
So sad... denting low income medicare help. With the best insurance I can afford, my journey with cancer, a week in hospital and chemo after insurance still cost me a damn lot. What a world...
I’m sure he’s fine with his breath healthcare. What a clown these people so far out of touch with the real world.
This country is falling apaart.
Um what? Wouldn't LAW MAKERS that wrote up the initiative know that I call B S.
Glad we take the time to go out and vote just for some dude in a gown to say it doesn’t count
So voting doesn't matter in Missouri
Shit stain on life
Probably has excellent health care for himself and his family for life.
Florida and Texas are in the lead, but wait here comes Missouri!
this is terrible news
中国人的执念 并不包括选举 You can call it realism We want to call it wisdom
In other words: Democracy overturned.
So just “fuck democracy” then? 🤦🏽♂️
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