Politics Today News Republicans Fear Political Cost Of Medicaid Cuts

NC Medicaid cuts spur emotional testimony as GOP leaders decline to return

I know that politically there are things going on behind the scenes,” said one provider. “But my God — what could be more important than this, helping the children who are the most vulnerable?.” ... Read More

Legislative Republicans, governor remain at odds over Medicaid funding. Here's what to know

Gov. Josh Stein is at odds with legislative Republicans over what he says is a $319 million shortfall for Medicaid. Read More

GOP lawmaker dumped fortune in Medicaid stock right before voting for $1T cuts: report

A freshman member of Congress dumped up to $130,000 worth of stock in providers that serve Medicaid beneficiaries in the week before voting for President Donald Trump's tax cut megabill that slashed ... Read More

Democratic lawmakers push NC Republicans on Medicaid. GOP says Dems are politicizing the issue

North Carolina Democrats blame Republican lawmakers for leaving Medicaid underfunded. Republicans say efforts by Democratic Gov. Josh Stein to fund the program through administrative means are ‘politi ... Read More

Republicans and Democrats agree U.S. health care costs too much. Will they do anything about it?

When the Senate Finance Committee met Wednesday for a hearing on the rising cost of health care in the United States, Republicans and Democrats agreed the problem has become a national crisis, but it ... Read More

As GOP focuses on redistricting, NC Medicaid deal to reverse cuts remains elusive

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Lawmakers remain deadlocked over Medicaid funding as GOP prioritizes redistricting. DHHS cut provider rates 3-10% and ended some drug ... Read More