The Health Care Boondoggle: Medicaid Doesn’t Improve Health Outcomes
Any government program is, by definition, a failure — unless it improves peoples’ lives. Some conservatives think that improving people’s
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Obama Admin Admits Medicaid Expansion Won’t Protect Hospitals
We interrupt this broadcast to bring you two news items that could change the shape of the Medicaid expansion debate
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Senator Rapert Calls Again for “Private Option” Delay
Yesterday I reported that state Senator Jason Rapert announced (while attending AAI’s Monday town hall meeting in Conway) that he
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“Private Option” Clears First Hurdle in Senate, But Fight Is Just Beginning
This morning, by a vote of 24-9, the Senate passed SB1020 or the “private option” version of Medicaid expansion. Two
Read moreAFP on Medicaid: ‘Take Time To Get It Right’
Our friends at AFP-Arkansas have released a new ad against the Medicaid “private option.” You should take 30 seconds to
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AAI Announces Medicaid Town Halls
If you’re like me, you’ve been startled to see allegedly conservative lawmakers heralding the wonders of expanding government in Arkansas
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The Private Medicaid Option: From the Sphinx’s Mouth
Yesterday, I attended a meeting of conservative activists and legislators at the Capitol. Senator David Sanders and Representative Randy Alexander
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Today’s Pointless Government Policy: Secret Background Checks for Political Candidates
This afternoon, the Senate is scheduled to consider SB1029. The bill, sponsored by Senator Keith Ingram, would require candidates for
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Medicaid Expansion Carries Hefty Price Tag for Arkansas Taxpayers
There’s been a lot of talk about the wonders of Medicaid expansion from the Arkansas media and from Republican and
Read moreTalking Obamacare, Medicaid Expansion With Paul Harrell
Yesterday I went on The Paul Harrell Program for our weekly segment. We spent the duration of the segment discussing
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