The vote passed by nearly a two-thirds majority. However, Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback, R, is expected to veto the measure, the report states.
Kansas‘ action on Medicaid echoes recent proposals in other states. Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe, D, said Monday he would pursue Medicaid expansion as long as the ACA remains intact. While he proposed an amendment to the state budget allowing him to move forward with expansion, state Republicans said they would refuse the amendment and continue to oppose Medicaid expansion.
Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal, R, said he will likewise explore plans to alter the state’s Medicaid program, according to the report. Earlier this year, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, D, also formally initiated efforts to expand the state’s Medicaid program.
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