From Jan Jones: A counterpoint on Medicaid expansion

Earlier this month, this space featured a post on whether H.B. 990, which gave the Legislature the final say-so over Medicaid income thresholds, was in fact the final word on expansion.

Specifically, whether a workaround – perhaps like the ones adopted in Arkansas and elsewhere – might be possible.

ExploreClick here if you missed it.

This morning, House Speaker pro tem Jan Jones, R-Milton, sent over a thoughtful response that is well worth your time. To wit:

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