Stop Piling Charges on Mom of 6-Year-Old Shooter Plus: Michigan Supreme Court takes up case on warrantless drone spying, Obamacare legal battles continue, and more... Reason · Jun 6, 2023
As attorney general, Paxton’s ideological crusades have drowned out his day job Child support enforcement, environmental regulation, consumer protection and a host of other responsibilities fall under the attorney general’s realm at what is essentially the state’s largest law firm. The Texas Tribune · May 27, 2023
DeSantis wants to 'make America Florida.' That could mean many more uninsured CUTLER BAY, Fla. — Policarpo Landaverde's series of bad breaks seemed to peak about a decade ago when he was shot in the stomach after confronting a man who stole his license plate. Los Angeles Times · May 23, 2023
Fifth Circuit Issues Administrative Stay Blocking District Court Decision Striking Down Obamacare Preventive Care Insurance Mandates The stay is only temporary, and could be quickly lifted. But it's still a negative sign for the plaintiffs in the case. Reason · May 16, 2023
Reed v. Goertz, California v. Texas, and WWH v. Jackson Justice Kavanaugh's six-page majority opinion does not withstand scrutiny against Justice Thomas's 20-page dissent. Reason · Apr 20, 2023
Editorial: Obamacare’s good Rx: Even as some Republican-leaning states wake up to the value of expanding Medicaid eligibility, a bitter few hang on and harm their citizens If only politicians had to recite the Hippocratic oath. Instead, some do what’s best for the well-being of the people they represent while others continue to reject the best evidence and serve their own narrow ideological and partisan ends. Tribune News Service · Apr 2, 2023
Federal Court Strikes Down Obamacare Preventive Care Insurance Mandates The ruling is based on separation of powers and Religious Freedom Restoration Act grounds. Reason · Mar 31, 2023
Obamacare ruling gives Democrats new political ammo Defending the ACA has been a tried-and-true strategy for Democrats since the GOP tried to repeal it in 2017. Axios · Mar 31, 2023
Editorial: Obamacare opponents who demanded medical autonomy seek to deny it for women A judge has blocked a Wyoming abortion ban based on an ironic instance of unintended consequences: A decade ago, conservative voters in that state, eager to limit the reach of the newly enacted Affordable Care Act, approved a constitutional amendment to ensure that “each competent adult shall have the right… St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Mar 29, 2023
The Christian health care cash grab A conservative lobbyist created an exception for faith-based health coverage, opening the door for “bad actors” Salon · Mar 9, 2023
Florida sets record in Obamacare enrollment as people clamor for health insurance Florida led the way with the highest number of people in the country who signed up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act, with more than 3.2 million people enrolling, or 20 percent of the country’s totals. Miami Herald · Jan 26, 2023
State Intervention Is Needed to Protect Californians From Runaway Medical Bills Rising premiums and co-pays next year could destabilize many already struggling with inflation. Capital & Main · Dec 1, 2022
California stockpiled uninsured fines Those without health insurance were fined. The state was supposed to distribute the revenue to people without care Salon · Nov 18, 2022
After House Democrats' Midterm Defeat, Nancy Pelosi Says She'll Step Down From Congressional Leadership The first female speaker of the House leaves behind a legacy of big government liberalism. Reason · Nov 17, 2022
Tribune News Service · Nov 15, 2022 Obamacare discrimination protections don’t apply to LGBT patients, Texas judge rules AUSTIN, Texas — A federal judge in Texas has ruled that the Biden administration cannot prohibit doctors from denying certain medical care based on a patient’s sexual orientation and gender identity.
Tribune News Service · Nov 14, 2022 California stockpiles penalties from uninsured residents instead of lowering care costs SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Nearly three years after California started fining residents who don’t have health insurance, the state has not distributed any of the revenue it has collected, KHN has learned — money that was intended to help Californians struggling to pay for coverage.
Tribune News Service · Nov 7, 2022 Possible end of emergency spurs debate on Medicaid WASHINGTON — The potential end of the COVID-19 public health emergency has reinvigorated debate over the merits and costs of expanding Medicaid.
Roll Call · Nov 7, 2022 Possible end of emergency spurs debate on Medicaid - Roll Call With the end of the public health emergency looming, advocates argue that the 12 states that have not expanded Medicaid should reconsider.
Tribune News Service · Nov 1, 2022 Over 500,000 must switch Obamacare plans because their insurers are exiting Texas Open enrollment launches Tuesday on HealthCare.gov, and the event has particular relevance for over half a million Texans.
The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2022 Low costs expected to keep Obamacare interest high Millions of Americans can begin selecting their 2023 health insurance plans on HealthCare
Reason · Oct 30, 2022 Are Socialists Taking Over? Interview With Whole Foods' John Mackey "I have muzzled myself ever since 2009....Pretty soon you're going to be hearing about Crazy John, who's no longer muzzled."
Tribune News Service · Oct 24, 2022 Why are half of Texas’ 5 million uninsured passing on affordable health coverage? DALLAS — What’s more surprising: that a record 1.84 million Texans enrolled in Obamacare for 2022 or that over 2 million others passed on insurance despite being eligible for cost-cutting subsidies?
Tribune News Service · Oct 14, 2022 How to get half a million more Texans to embrace Obamacare? Show them the money Here’s something that’s usually not bigger in Texas: growth in Obamacare.
Salon · Oct 6, 2022 McConnell "never needed free lunch" Why have an expanded Child Tax Credit and universal free school meals both been stymied by Republicans in Congress?
Salon · Oct 5, 2022 Democrats scored a huge win: Now what? For more than a decade, Republicans riled up their base with vows to repeal Obamacare. Today, nothing but crickets