First Week of Governor’s Medicaid Tour

Following the State Senate’s failure last week to address the Medicaid expansion proposal advocated by Governor Rick Snyder and the health care community, the Governor announced a “A Conversation with the Governor” tour in an effort to get the attention of residents in the districts of Senate Republicans and convince them to pressure their Senators to support expansion.

The tour had scheduled stops in Grand Rapids, Battle Creek, and Hastings, notably the districts of Senators Dave Hildenbrand (R-Lowell), Mark Jansen (R-Gaines Township), and Mike Nofs (R-Battle Creek). The tour also may include additional stops in Southeast Michigan and other locations.

The Senators in each district were invited to the tour stops; however, all reports indicate none attended. Many members of the House of Representatives, who already voted to approve House Bill 4714, were in attendance.

The Governor’s original plan was to utilize the tour in an effort to pressure the Senate for a July 3^rd vote during their tentatively scheduled session. Most believe that to be highly unlikely; however, the Governor described the appointment of the Senate Workgroup as “progress” and attention seems to be shifting to a bit later in the summer. During one stop, the Governor went as far as to indicate that early fall would be the latest the issue could be addressed.

posted by PAA Online , Friday, June 28, 2013 9:06 AM
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