Politics: Member Stations

Vanessa Ramirez was diagnosed with ovarian cancer when she was in college. Today she and her kids get their health care through the Affordable Care Act. But child advocates say a repeal of that law could jeopardize the program that covers her children.

Arizona Children Could Lose Health Coverage Under Obamacare Repeal

5:56pm January 24, 2017

by Will Stone

Arizona has one of the highest rates of uninsured kids in the U.S. The federal health law put a dent in those numbers, but child advocates fear any gains will disappear if the law is repealed.

Ohio Gov. John Kasich, shown at a White House event in November, met with GOP members of the Senate Finance Committee last week for a closed-door discussion about the health care law.

Meet The Republican Governors Who Don't Want To Repeal All Of Obamacare

12:40pm January 23, 2017

by Nick Castele

Eleven states with GOP governors expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. Now those governors want to make sure the expansion isn't unwound if the ACA is repealed.

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In New York, A Trump Supporter Eagerly Awaits Inauguration Day

4:27pm January 19, 2017

by Brian Mann

An enthusiastic Trump supporter in northern New York says he can't wait for the incoming president to find a replacement for Obamacare that provides health coverage for all Americans.

Gas prices are shown on a sign at a 7-11 in Oklahoma City last month. Amid a state budget slump, Oklahoma lawmakers are considering raising gas taxes for the first time in 30 years.

Gas Taxes May Go Up Around The Country As States Seek To Plug Budget Holes

5:36am January 12, 2017

by Joe Wertz

This year could see a wave of state tax hikes on gasoline and diesel. Oklahoma is one of about a dozen states seriously considering increases.

Matt and Abra Schultz, of Pottsville, Pa., say they're frustrated by the rising cost of health insurance.

Insurance Customers In Pennsylvania Look To Trump To Ease Their Burden

6:23pm January 10, 2017

by Ben Allen

Two Pennsylvania voters who buy health insurance on HealthCare.gov are frustrated with how expensive the plans have become. They voted for Trump in hopes he can bring down health insurance costs.

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Sara Kelly Jones of Charlotte, N.C., says she is terrified she will lose her health insurance if lawmakers repeal the Affordable Care Act.

As Obamacare Repeal Heats Up, Newly Insured North Carolinians Fret

4:38pm January 09, 2017

by Michael Tomsic

Over half a million people in North Carolina rely on insurance made available under by the Affordable Care Act. Many are concerned about what happens if the federal health law is dismantled.

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Former Georgia Rep. Mike Dudgeon casts the ceremonial first vote of the new session of the Georgia House of Representatives on Jan. 10, 2011, in Atlanta. Dudgeon retired from the Legislature in 2016 because of work-life balance issues.

Low Pay In State Legislatures Means Some Can't Afford The Job

11:25am January 09, 2017

by Johhny Kauffman

State legislators in 30 states make $30,000 a year or less. New Mexico doesn't pay lawmakers at all, while those in New Hampshire make just $200 per two-year term.

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Ruth McCafferty, who works in Kalispell, Mont., credits the training she got through the state's Medicaid expansion with helping her get a good job.

Montana May Be Model For Future Medicaid Work Requirement

10:06am December 23, 2016

by Eric Whitney

The Obama administration has said no to many states' requests to take more control over Medicaid. But the incoming Congress and new White House team may be more amenable.

North Carolina Lawmakers Fail To Repeal Controversial Bathroom Law

8:55pm December 21, 2016

by Jeff Tiberii

North Carolina legislators failed to repeal the state's contentious bathroom law on Wednesday during a special session called by Gov. Pat McCrory.

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N.C. Lawmakers Consider Repeal Of Controversial 'Bathroom Law'

6:23pm December 21, 2016

by Jeff Tiberii

North Carolina's General Assembly meets in special session Wednesday to discuss repeal of the state's controversial and so-called 'bathroom law." The law limits the legal protections afforded to LGBT people.

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