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Analysis: Michigan Obamacare Implementation Now Illegal
… “individual mandate” provision of Obamacare is unconstitutional, and so the … government must stop implementing ObamaCare.”
Cato health care policy analyst … from any obligations imposed by ObamaCare. Gov. Rick Snyder is now better … Health Care
Is it a Lie to Call Obamacare a "Government Takeover" of Health … more
Governments Already Impose Hunger Games
… bloodthirsty mastiffs that kill jobs, curtail profitability and disincentivize investment. Sound far-fetched? How else would readers characterize Obamacare; green energy mandates; "net neutrality;" massive housing, banking and auto bailouts, and more?
The movie's conclusion is an obvious setup for … more
Legislation Would Prevent State From Advertising to Get More People on Medicaid
Program expanded 30 percent beyond projections
… Policy Committee for more than four months.
“Healthy Michigan,” is the title the administration of Gov. Rick Snyder gave to its adoption of the Obamacare Medicaid expansion. During the expansion debate in 2013, it was estimated that somewhat more than 400,000 people in Michigan would eventually enroll … more
ObamaCare Opponents in Michigan Claiming a Legal 'Touchdown'
… Virginia has ruled that ObamaCare – the Patient Protection …
Creating Roadblocks to ObamaCare
Will the Individual Mandate Sink ObamaCare?
The Slacker Mandate
The Book on ObamaCare's True Cost
State Lawmakers Map Out New ObamaCare Battles
Health Care Freedom … more
Limbaugh Uproar Overshadows Real Problems With Obamacare
Health policy expert: Focus should be on government designing health care coverage in America
… birth control,” said Mike Tanner, an expert on Obamacare with the Cato Institute. “What we should be discussing … should be on the mandated coverages contained in Obamacare, such as mandatory coverage of mental health, … vision care for children.
For example, under Obamacare, a single man would have to pay for dental and … more
State Lawmakers Map Out New ObamaCare Battles
… out. It doesn't mean anyone has to come out of Obamacare. It doesn't seem very controversial to me. It … Comes Up Short
Ending the Individual Mandate
ObamaCare: To Tax or Not to Tax?
Court Asks for New Brief in Ann Arbor Firm's ObamaCare Case
Challenger Takes on Sander Levin
L.A. … more
Louisiana Pushes Back on ObamaCare, but Michigan Takes the Money
Yesterday, we reported that Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal had joined his colleagues in Florida and Georgia in rejecting the ObamaCare mandate that states create a heavily-regulated health insurance "exchange." Further Bayou State progress was reported in Politico's PULSE this morning:
IS LOUISIANA THE … more
Is it a Lie to Call Obamacare a "Government Takeover" of Health Care?
… “Lie of the Year” was that Obamacare was a “government takeover.” … the private sector, but Obamacare will dictate the prices that … over health care consumers. Obamacare dictates who will and will … your health care? Not you.
Obamacare is a federal takeover. Your … is: Who decides?
Under Obamacare, federal officials- not you, … more
Rejecting Obamacare: Why the Legislature Defunded the State Health Exchange
… the instruments for which Obamacare’s subsidies will be distributed, … the constitutionality of Obamacare.
Cannon believes that state … up to take the blame when Obamacare fails.
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See also: … Reasons to Reject State Obamacare Exchange
Obamacare Exchange Money Stripped From … more
Texas Joins Push Against Obamacare; Michigan Not
… the unhappiest of unhappy campers in the wake of the Supreme Court’s Obamacare ruling are many Republican governors, who regard the law’s insurance exchange … Avenue, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 2020I
Dear Secretary Sebelius:
In the ObamaCare plan, the federal government sought to force the states to expand their … more
Supreme Court Will Decide Obamacare, Legal Experts Split on Predictions
It all comes down to the Commerce Clause
That Obamacare will set a U.S. Supreme Court modern record with … Individual Mandate Sink Obamacare?
Gov. Snyder’s 'Exchange' an Obamacare Trojan Horse?
Obamacare: To Tax or Not to Tax?
Creating Roadblocks to Obamacare
Analysis: Michigan Obamacare … more
The Certificate of Need 'CON' Job
Regulation increases health care costs 11 percent
… is just one of many ways states including Michigan have artificially jacked up health care costs. Before legislators here make more noise about Obamacare disruptions, they should start cleaning up the mess this state has made with health care regulations that serve special interests at the expense … more
Health Care Law Squeezes Public School Budgets
Employer mandate forces schools to privatize services and cut hours
The Affordable Care Act, aka Obamacare, has forced many public schools to cut employee hours or privatize noncore services. At issue is the ACA’s mandate that employers with 50 or more full-time workers provide health insurance to any who work 30 or more hours per week.
The Baraga Area Schools in the … more
Obamacare in Michigan: 32 Percent More Than Projected Take Medicaid Expansion
State’s free ride about to end on free coverage for able-bodied adults
… following Michigan’s adoption of the Obamacare Medicaid expansion could cost state … now they can quit and enroll in Obamacare expansion.”
“It's saddling taxpayers … during his campaign to dismantle Obamacare, something the Republican-majority … lists to receive services, because Obamacare encourages states to expand Medicaid … more
Final Seven House Republicans Who Backed Obamacare's Medicaid Expansion
Final in a series
… Republicans who voted for Obamacare's Medicaid expansion, four … early stage of implementing Obamacare (officially known as the … Court ruling that proclaimed Obamacare was constitutional, also said … MacMaster said. "I don't trust Obamacare to do what it promises and … care system separate from Obamacare . . . like Massachusetts … more
Hospitals: Careful What You Wish for on Medicaid
New research shows expansion could hurt providers
… care consulting firm, suggests the Obamacare Medicaid expansion may cost hospitals … be available to many through the Obamacare exchange).
Lewin only examined … Hampshire by 99,100 compared to pre-Obamacare figures, compared to a reduction … a key component of implementing Obamacare. more
Commentary: A Plan to End ObamaCare — and the Current Health Care Status Quo
… framework for replacing ObamaCare and reforming the unsustainable … before buying coverage.)
ObamaCare superimposes "guaranteed … to every person. Unlike ObamaCare, however, there are no mandates, … (mythically "universal" under ObamaCare, genuinely so under "MurrayCare") … command-and-control nightmare that is ObamaCare, which creates countless … more
Poll: Medicaid Expansion Plan Loses Support When Voters Told of Potential Effects
GOP and Independent male voters against expansion plans; Democrats strongly support
… expansion costs.
Because of Obamacare, the White House is pushing … reports from Washington of Obamacare implementation glitches, …
Medicaid Expansion: Beware of Obamacare 'Gifts'
Tax-and-Spend Interests … Expansion
Trust Not In Obamacare Medicaid Promises
Medicaid Expansion: The Decisive Obamacare Battle
Obamacare Medicaid … more
More House GOP Reps Who Voted For Key Obamacare Provision
Second in a series
… regarding the implementation of Obamacare. Refusing to expand Medicaid would … words, Michigan would accommodate Obamacare first and then wait to see if the … Hoekstra: 'Michigan Could Impact Obamacare In Washington'
House GOP Leaders …
Michigan House Republicans Buckle On Obamacare Medicaid Expansion
Michigan Capitol … more
Whitmer Coy On ‘Medicare For All,’ But Went Extra Mile For Obamacare’s Medicaid
A parliamentary maneuver that raised eyebrows
… no ambiguity about what state Sen. Gretchen Whitmer thought about another Democratic health care policy, which was signing the state up for the Obamacare Medicaid expansion. Whitmer joined all Senate Democrats (and eight Senate Republicans) in voting “yes” on the expansion, which made more people eligible … more
Avik Roy Op-Ed in Detroit News
Patients suffer as program becomes more costly
… Issues and Ideas forum on Obamacare and Medicaid held in Lansing … Care Act — also known as Obamacare — expands eligibility in … arguably the worst aspect of Obamacare that half of its expansion … other hand, implementing Obamacare's Medicaid expansion will … Indiana's.
Advocates of Obamacare's Medicaid expansion claim … more
Medicaid Expansion Studies Weren't Trustworthy
Analysis reveals multiple flaws
… report on the potential impact to employers if Michigan did not adopt the Obamacare Medicaid expansion has been exposed as being essentially bunk due to flagrant … all Americans have since learned, beware the promises (or warnings) of Obamacare supporters and apologists. more
Arkansas Dem Governor Says 'No' to Obamacare Exchange Grant; Michigan Administration Says 'Yes'
… the state to creating an Obamacare exchange.*
The same concern … meaningful control over how Obamacare is implemented. Thus, a state …
Gov. Snyder’s 'Exchange' an Obamacare Trojan Horse?
Why Creating … 'Exchange' Helps Entrench Obamacare
Michigan Creeps Closer to ObamaCare 'Exchange'
States Launching … more
Not Dead Yet
… last Saturday, actions by Michigan state agencies to implement various Obamacare provisions now violate the binding judgment of a federal judge, who ruled … Rick Scott, based on Judge Vinson's decision, has stopped implementing Obamacare. Scott joined Mitch Daniels and 19 other governors to seek more flexibility … more
Study: Lure of Federal Medicaid-Expansion Subsidies Should Not Lead Policymakers to Underestimate Medicaid’s Drawbacks or Overlook Other Viable Insurance Options
512,000 people in low-income target group of Medicaid expansion had private insurance, according to most recent statistics; affordable exchange insurance also available
Mitchell Ad About Moolenaar: Truthful or Over the Top?
Sen. Moolenaar: ‘The ad he is using is very deceitful’
… voted against a state-run Obamacare exchange in 2011 and against … rejection of a state-run Obamacare exchange.
The 30-second … vote to “create a Michigan Obamacare exchange” and when he voted … expanded Medicaid and funded Obamacare.”
As the ad levels its charges, … among those opposing the Obamacare exchange and Medicaid expansion,” … more
Pricey GOP Primary Race For Michigan’s 4th Congressional District
State Sen. John Moolenaar and retired businessman Paul Mitchell discuss Export-Import Bank, energy and health policy
… The Affordable Care Act (Obamacare), the labyrinthine federal … are strongly against the Obamacare law and favor repeal. But … the health care system.
“Obamacare is a glaring example of the … points out that he fought Obamacare health exchanges and Medicaid … continue to fight against Obamacare and other overreaching policies … more
Bill Would Ban Advertising to Get More People on Medicaid
State Senator: This 'just encourages more people to become dependent on government'
… gave to its adoption of the Obamacare Medicaid expansion.
The … enacting a key component of Obamacare, warned that state taxpayers … Expansion is Voting Yes on Obamacare'
Obamacare Exchange: Michigan Dodged a Bullet
Obamacare's Michigan Tale: Small Drop … more
Commentary: A Legislative Agenda for 2014
Get back to the 2011 and 2012 reform agenda.
… the only real and durable "best practices incentive." Legislators will inevitably succumb to pressure and hollow out other forms.)
-- Repeal the Obamacare Medicaid expansion. Instead, join with other states to press for the federal government to "block grant" the program with no strings attached to … more
Michigan GOP Medicaid 'Reform' Proposals
Like Déjà vu all over again
… coverage at the state's expense.
Michigan lawmakers are playing a dangerous game when they propose politically unlikely conditions in exchange for an Obamacare Medicaid expansion. Reforms are certainly worth pursuing, but not at any price. more
MichiganVotes.org Jan. 28 Weekly Roll Call Report
… the “Dillon Plan” of last year. Referred to committee, no further action at this time.
House Bill 4143 (Ban automatic abortion coverage in state "Obamacare" exchange)
Introduced by Rep. Jud Gilbert (R), to prohibit any state “insurance exchange” created under the federalized health care law from including … more
June 20, 2014, MichiganVotes Weekly Vote Report
Votes on “navigators,” pets, squatters, woodstoves, taxi-cartels, more
… in the Senate
To require certification for the individuals and organizations acting as "navigators" authorized by the federal health care law ("Obamacare") to assist individuals who apply for government subsidized health benefits through the law's exchange, including criminal background check and training … more
States Launching 'Civil Disobedience' to National Health Care
… are hoping to spur a nationwide "civil disobedience" that can derail Obamacare.
State Rep. Brian Calley, R-Portland; State Rep. Justin Amash, R-Kentwood; … many states as possible to join the other states if they want to make Obamacare realistically unenforceable. more
Does Your Candidate Pledge to End Federalized Health Care?
Just two members of Michigan's delegation to Congress have signed a national pledge to repeal and replace ObamaCare with "real reforms that lower health care costs without growing government."
At the beginning of this year, as the president and Congress began pushing toward the finish line with their … more
Michigan Capitol Confidential Election 2014 Coverage
… said. "There’s even a video of him saying he would. He also voted for the Obamacare exchange. I'm totally against Obamacare and believe we should stay as far away from it as we can.
Select Business … more
If Medicaid Expansion Passes, GOP 'Yes' Votes Likely Stuck Voting to Pay For It Too
Attorney General Bill Schuette Opposes Medicaid Expansion
… Affordable Care Act, known as Obamacare. Getting states to do the … step toward implementing Obamacare. However, the U.S. Supreme … has been promoting the key Obamacare expansion as "Healthy Michigan" … expansion but say they oppose Obamacare may have locked themselves … Medicaid Expansion From Obamacare
Medicaid Expansion ... What's … more
Medicaid Recipient: 'When I ask where I'm supposed to go, I'm told the hospital'
Videos highlight the real issues with Medicaid in Michigan
… component of implementing Obamacare in the state and across the … Medicaid Expansion From Obamacare
Medicaid Expansion ... What's … Republicans Who Backed Obamacare's Medicaid Expansion
More … GOP Reps Who Voted For Key Obamacare Provision
Final Seven House Republicans Who Backed Obamacare's Medicaid Expansion
Pete … more
The Real Patients of Medicaid: Rebecca
… complete a key component of Obamacare. More than 20 states in the … Medicaid Expansion From Obamacare
Medicaid Expansion ... What's … Republicans Who Backed Obamacare's Medicaid Expansion
More … GOP Reps Who Voted For Key Obamacare Provision
Final Seven House Republicans Who Backed Obamacare's Medicaid Expansion
Pete … more
Medicaid Now a 'Reform-Proof' Entitlement
Imposing 'healthy behavior' conditions on Social Security next?
… behavior” provision in the Obamacare Medicaid expansion bill that … This is erroneous because Obamacare is not intended to be a welfare … how this is relevant to Obamacare-driven expansion of the program … into the lower rungs of the Obamacare entitlement ladder.
To grasp … Medicare recipients.
If Obamacare survives, then all the above … more
The Real Patients of Medicaid: Teraca
… Medicaid Expansion From Obamacare
Medicaid Expansion ... What's … Republicans Who Backed Obamacare's Medicaid Expansion
More … GOP Reps Who Voted For Key Obamacare Provision
Final Seven House Republicans Who Backed Obamacare's Medicaid Expansion
Pete Hoekstra: 'Michigan Could Impact Obamacare In Washington'
House GOP … more
MichiganVotes: New Bill Starts Discussion Of Medicaid Expansion Alternatives
Senator introduces 'free market alternative' to Medicaid expansion
… accommodate the implementation of Obamacare. It is using billions in … probably not possible under an Obamacare regulatory regime," McHugh … is bigger than just the Obamacare Medicaid expansion and, if … Affordable Care Act (ACA) [Obamacare]."
"We need to stop talking … the stated objectives of Obamacare but will also establish Michigan … more
ALEC: 'No' to Exchanges, 'Yes' to Health Compact
… Task Force voted to adopt the “no Obamacare exchange” resolution posted here … would allow states to opt-out of Obamacare’s provisions, and also block-grant … also:
Michigan Creeps Closer to Obamacare 'Exchange'
Health Care Compact Shifts Choices from D.C. to Michigan
“Obamacare Does Not Apply Here” more
'ER Visits Won't Increase' Claim By Medicaid Expansion Advocates Remains Dubious
The fight over Obamacare and health care reform in general has … to it.
In reality, under Obamacare, 50 percent of those expected … in the implementation of Obamacare. The administration of President … care.
One of the promises Obamacare proponents make is that the … may be more likely that Obamacare will actually increase the … more
Michigan Health Care Freedom Amendment Going to Round Two?
… sometimes referred to as “Obamacare.”
“I would expect it to … balked.
“I’m totally against Obamacare,” Agema said.
State Rep. … Slacker Mandate
The Book on ObamaCare's True Cost
State Lawmakers Map Out New ObamaCare Battles
Health Care Freedom … the Individual Mandate
ObamaCare: To Tax or Not to Tax?
Will … more
Michigan House and Senate Both Skeptical On Medicaid Expansion
… key issue pertaining to Obamacare that state lawmakers face …
Medicaid Expansion: Beware of Obamacare 'Gifts'
Tax-and-Spend Interests … Expansion
Trust Not In Obamacare Medicaid Promises
Medicaid Expansion: The Decisive Obamacare Battle
Obamacare Medicaid Expansion A Budget … more
Health Insurance Exchanges in Michigan a Losing Bet
… already have exchanges. Pre-Obamacare, exchanges were suggested … unlikely arguments in favor of Obamacare exchanges. These interests … possible, simply exploiting Obamacare to transfer liabilities to … politicians’ will to undo Obamacare.
Appealing to conservative … her ability to roll out Obamacare.
The greater risk is that … more
Minimum Wage Drumbeat Grows Louder
… political gambit that some speculate is intended to distract voters from Obamacare failures come November, among other issues.
Recently the New York Times' … likely Democratic candidate for governor, Mark Schauer, who voted for Obamacare while in Congress, has already come out in favor of a higher minimum wage … more
John Adams Repents in Heaven
… that this new law (also known as Obamacare) offers Americans greater "life, … intentional in her attempt to link Obamacare to our Founders and the sublime … or at least repenting in heaven. Obamacare is a historic government intervention … Medicaid program that helps facilitate Obamacare.
Is it too much to ask politicians … more
The Real Patients of Medicaid: Teraca
… Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey.
Gov. Rick Snyder is pushing to expand Medicaid in Michigan. Doing so would fulfill a key component of Obamacare. The House passed a bill to expand Medicaid in Michigan, but the Senate so far has refused to do so. more
Medicaid Expansion Plan: New Exterior, Same Core
… accommodate the implementation of Obamacare.
Gov. Rick Snyder wants … the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) is running into nationally. … process they're propping up Obamacare just when its vulnerability …
On measures such as the Obamacare-linked Medicaid expansion, … Medicaid Expansion From Obamacare
Medicaid Expansion ... What's … more
Big Votes Coming Up In the Legislature
Health care exchange, teacher pension reform and personal property tax repeal all on the agenda
… exchange to comply with Obamacare provisions.
But they'll … Care Act, commonly called Obamacare, states are allowed to establish … state exchange argue that Obamacare should be resisted in every … the constitutionality of Obamacare. Now, the House is waiting … Important Thing
Official Calls Obamacare Implementation “A Mess” … more
The Slacker Mandate
Insurance companies required to carry "children" up to 26 years of age on family health policies starting Sept. 23
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The Book on ObamaCare’s True Cost
State Lawmakers Map Out New ObamaCare Battles
Health Care Freedom Petition …
Ending the Individual Mandate
ObamaCare: To Tax or Not to Tax?
Court Asks for New Brief in Ann Arbor Firm's ObamaCare Case
Challenger Takes on Sander … more
MichiganVotes: House GOP Medicaid Expansion Plan Faces Hurdles
… states are facing regarding Obamacare this year. President Barack … them into participating in Obamacare.
Under the House Republican … message they could take to the Obamacare hating conservative base … for in their responses to Obamacare, said Christina Corieri, …
Medicaid Expansion: Beware of Obamacare 'Gifts'
Tax-and-Spend Interests … more
Senate Offers Multiple Medicaid Expansion Plans
A vote could take place late this month
… Care Act, more commonly known as Obamacare. Expanding Medicaid in Michigan accommodates the implementation of Obamacare. Refusing to expand Medicaid would … are holding out against the key Obamacare provision.
On June 13, the Michigan … Colbeck's plan, is not allowed under Obamacare.
Linda Gorman, of the Independence … more
Update: D.C.’s Tax Reform Sausage Making May Still Work Out
Tax Foundation Calculates $2,500 gain per Michigan family
… repeal of the Accordable Care Act (Obamacare) individual mandate in its version … a decrease in Medicaid costs and Obamacare subsidies paid out for insurance … tax policy analysts and others. An Obamacare mandate repeal had not been part … remain intact. Will repealing the Obamacare mandate improve its chances? I don’t … more
Michigan Medicaid Expansion: A Win For President Obama?
… expansion bill, it moved a key Obamacare provision closer to becoming … well for Obama as far as Obamacare is concerned," Ballenger … supposed to happen with Obamacare, but didn't."
Ballenger … to Obama was when he got Obamacare passed and signed the bill. … Join Democrats In Passing Obamacare Medicaid Expansion
New Medicaid … more
Medicaid Expansion, Road Funding Key Issues For Michigan Budget
Lansing insiders handicap the chances either issue will be resolved
… to the implementation of Obamacare. The administration of President … expansion that meets the Obamacare criteria will pass.
"With … better alternative than the Obamacare mandates, Michigan is likely … conservative base loathes Obamacare, in all of its facets," Darnoi … endorsing a component of Obamacare, Gov. Snyder provided the … more
Health Policy Expert: GOP Medicaid Reforms 'Out Of The Stone Age'
… with the implementation of Obamacare.
It now appears that even … Medicaid Expansion From Obamacare
Medicaid Expansion ... What's … Republicans Who Backed Obamacare's Medicaid Expansion
More … GOP Reps Who Voted For Key Obamacare Provision
Final Seven House Republicans Who Backed Obamacare's Medicaid Expansion
Pete … more
Health Care Compact Shifts Choices from D.C. to Michigan
… Health Care Compact is much more than just an “Obamacare doesn’t apply here” measure. It would profoundly … law in the member states. That would include Obamacare. Also, the Constitution says nothing about the … Compact. Imagine a U.S. senator who voted for Obamacare, facing the decision of whether to vote against … more
Stopping Medicaid Expansion In Its Tracks
Amendment makes bill match proponents' claims
… the House Republicans who voted against the Obamacare Medicaid expansion, and none of the Senators … rolling in, and in May 2016, under an entrenched Obamacare, the supposed ‘savings’ this legislation supposedly … supporters are exposed as further entrenching Obamacare, not because of some supposedly awesome reforms, … more
Two Democrats Join Republicans at Top of Tea Party Scorecard
Ratings shows bipartisanship on issues like fee increases, corporate welfare
… expansion, which is a key component of implementing Obamacare, Hamman said the group scored two votes on the … by most conservative groups," Hamman said. "Obamacare is a major reason that tea parties were started, … a costly and ineffective Medicaid expansion. Obamacare is a disaster for both deficit spending and effective … more
How to Tell What a Bill Actually Does
We might not have the ObamaCare mess if more people judged legislation by what it actually does instead … but it may directly "subsidize" film makers.
ObamaCare's official name is the Patient Protection and … an array of new taxes, fees and regulations.
ObamaCare might be even better understood if we pretend … more
Michigan Economy Rebounds, But Medicaid Enrollment Soars
Republicans drove increase in Medicaid spending while food stamps decline
… medical welfare has been largely driven by the Obamacare Medicaid expansion championed by Gov. Rick Snyder … might be called “traditional Medicaid” — the pre-Obamacare version — than in February 2009. That enrollment … more than 665,000 able-bodied adults in their Obamacare Medicaid expansion, despite promises that enrollment … more
What's Missing From the Health Care Debate
A business school professor tells Michigan Capitol Confidential some surprising facts about the U.S. health care system
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The Slacker Mandate
The Book on ObamaCare's True Cost
State Lawmakers Map Out New ObamaCare Battles
Health Care Freedom Petition …
Ending the Individual Mandate
ObamaCare: To Tax or Not to Tax?
Court Asks for New Brief in Ann Arbor Firm's ObamaCare Case
Challenger Takes on Sander … more
Weekly Roundup - Oct. 2
… taxes if elected.
Michigan View - There's no security in Social Security.
Wall Street Journal - McDonald's may drop health plan as a result of Obamacare.
My Way News - House Democrats shelve a "net neutrality" proposal.
...leave to campaign without passing a budget.
Quote of the Week
"The high … more
Weekly Roundup - Oct. 9
… McDonalds and 29 other firms get health care coverage waivers.
Liberty Central - Department of Health and Human Services head, Kathleen Sebelius waives Obamacare rules for McDonalds, unions.
Daily Caller - New Jersey Democrats "planted" a tea party candidate in order to siphon votes from the Republican. … more
Weekly Roundup - Oct. 23
… Johnson gets endorsed by the Oakland County Democratic Party.
MLive - Michigan loses $2.5 billion, right-to-work states gain.
Wall Street Journal - ObamaCare is only for some.
Detroit Free Press - Con-con wouldn't solve Michigan's troubles.
Quote of the Week
"If we tried to start Home Depot today, … more
Weekly Roundup - Dec. 18
Wall Street Journal - ObamaCare loses in the courts.
Michigan View - Corporate welfare is Democrat-approved subsidies for the rich.
MSNBC - The Senate is forced to drop the $1.3 trillion omnibus spending bill.
Reason - America's waiters and cashiers are over-educated.
Washington Examiner - The 'political … more
Weekly Roundup - Jan. 22
… bi-partisan mindset.
President Barack Obama - We need a new regulatory system.
American for Tax Reform - A comprehensive list of tax hikes in ObamaCare.
Quote of the Week
"In the late 1950s China decided to overtake the U.K. in steel production. Some 40 million Chinese were killed in pursuit … more
Are You Prepared for 'Taxmageddon'?
… in that of outgoing Rep. Thaddeus McCotter. Here’s the full list:
Worse, this is just for 2013. Heritage estimated in an earlier piece that, as Obamacare kicks in, that legislation will add another $502 billion in additional taxes over 10 years.
How all of this will play out is anyone’s guess, but … more
Right-to-Work Gives Teachers a Choice
Unions aren't the only option if employees want protection
… the same time, the Michigan Education Association endorsed 97 percent Democrats while the union pushes all sorts of left-wing social issues — from Obamacare to race-based preferences to the federal “stimulus” program.
One consideration for teachers would be to follow the educators in Roscommon and sever … more
MICHIGAN CAPITOL CONFIDENTIAL
Summer 2013 Edition
… FOIA Requests to Hide Information
Court Rules School Districts Cannot Use Public Resources to Withhold Union Dues
Michigan Republicans Go Wobbly on Obamacare
SEIU Lays Out Plan to Try and Continue ‘Dues Skim’
Oregon Study Suggests Michigan Medicaid Expansion Not Worth the Cost
Films or Potholes?
Film Incentives: … more
Doctors Accepting More Medicaid Patients – for Now
… only” (2013 and 2014) the federal government increased Medicaid primary care reimbursements rates, part of the campaign to entice states adopt the Obamacare Medicaid expansion. But that extra federal money stopped flowing on Dec. 31. The Michigan Legislature appropriated $25 million to boost payments … more
Michigan Budget on Course for $7 Billion Rise Under Republicans
From $47.6 billion in 2011 to $55 billion
… billion, from $47.6 billion to $55 billion. Much of this 16 percent increase will have been due to more federal money flowing into the state under the Obamacare Medicaid expansion.
When federal dollars are excluded, state spending from state sources will have increased from $27.9 billion to $32.3 billion, … more
Governor’s Budget Pays for Medicaid Expansion with a Gas Tax
Michigan's revenue growth is set to continue
… decision to let more people sign up for Medicaid, part of a deal made under Obamacare. The state needs to cover 5 percent of the new costs in the upcoming fiscal … increased spending elsewhere, such as paying for the costs of implementing Obamacare. more
Sponsor Of Medicaid Work Requirements: They’re The ‘Right Thing To Do’
Able-bodied beneficiaries would have to get a job, get training, go to school or do community service
… acceptance of the Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare. The Michigan Department of Community Health and Human Services would … specified amount of community service.
The original bill authorizing the Obamacare Medicaid expansion also required the state to seek waivers allowing it … more
Most Michigan Schools Surveyed Still Buying Union’s Costlier Health Insurance
After a five-year pause, costs again on the rise
… the Mackinac Center, said he believes that the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, may also have influenced health care costs. Van Beek said that he believes the expanded list of “essential benefits” mandated by Obamacare has driven up costs, since it began going into effect after Michigan lawmakers … more
Complete Streets Program: Good Law or Bureaucratic Overreach?
Law requires that walkers, bikers considered when roads designed
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Medicaid Expansion: Beware of Obamacare 'Gifts'
Tax-and-Spend Interests … Expansion
Trust Not In Obamacare Medicaid Promises
Medicaid Expansion: The Decisive Obamacare Battle
Obamacare Medicaid Expansion A Budget … Medicaid Plan
Questions About Obamacare Medicaid Expansion more
House GOP Leaders Vote With Dems To Pass Medicaid Expansion
First in a series
… expand a key component of Obamacare, all Democrats also voted … Affordable Care Act, known as Obamacare. Getting states to expand … avoid anything connected to Obamacare.
However, early last week … $1 billion for the ACA (Obamacare) this year, and the reform … House Republicans Buckle On Obamacare Medicaid Expansion
Michigan … more
2013 In Review: Worker Freedom, Medicaid Expansion Took Center Stage
… critical component of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) was put in place in Michigan.
Union executives … wish. Doing so implemented a key component of Obamacare and by some estimates, puts Michigan residents … Doing so helps the Obama administration put Obamacare in place.
President Barack Obama offered billions … more
Tax Cut ‘Fever’?
Happy New Year!
… Medicaid medical welfare program, which is a key Obamacare component. Michigan taxpayers will be on the … tax cuts.
And of course there's a raft of new Obamacare taxes, not to mention increased insurance prices … premiums starting today as a direct function of Obamacare's new 2014 taxes and fees.
All of which raises … more
MSU Starts Student Health Care Mandate
… Chair Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck, refers to the new MSU policy as an "Obamacare-style mandate."
“It's a barrier to entry and to education,” Rep. Genetski … debt of about $24,000. Keeping in mind the rising costs of tuition, this Obamacare-style mandate will put some students' educations in jeopardy.”
When told … more
Weekly Roundup - August 14
… against the more controversial pieces of the Obama agenda: the $862 billion stimulus, Mr. Obama's $3.5 trillion budget, cap and trade and, of course, ObamaCare. Troll through the polls today, and you'll find a near-exclusive club of three House Democrats who are beating every electoral expectation. Were … more
Will Michigan Legislators Add to National Debt?
They will, by $22 billion, if they approve Medicaid expansion
… Street Journal article, Goldwater Institute policy analyst Christina Corieri explains that if legislators in Michigan and other states decline Obamacare’s invitation to vastly increase Medicaid spending, they won’t be sending other states any dollars that Michigan might have received from some finite … more
Medicaid Pays Below What It Costs To Take Care of Patients
Video highlights real issues with Medicaid expansion in Michigan
… Rick Snyder, some state Republicans and state Democrats want to expand Medicaid coverage in Michigan, which is a key provision toward implementing Obamacare.
Dr. Condit discusses in the video below why eliminating specialty care is a costly mistake and what the nation needs to do make health care affordable … more
Brain Surgery Required After Medicaid Issues Delayed Dental Care
The real patients of Medicaid video series
… to doctors.
Gov. Rick Snyder, some Republicans and state Democrats want to expand Medicaid in Michigan, which is a key component to implementing Obamacare.
Opponents of Medicaid expansion in Michigan point to studies that show the program has little effect on health outcomes. Physicians in the state … more
September 6, 2013, MichiganVotes Weekly Vote Report
… expand Medicaid eligibility to 138 percent of the federal poverty level, which implements a key component of the federal health care law (called Obamacare by most people). This House vote sends the measure to the Governor for his signature.
In both the House and Senate, leaders took the unusual step … more
MICHIGAN CAPITOL CONFIDENTIAL
Spring 2014 Edition
… Nonprofit
City Says Recording Device Ban Was Due To ‘Miscommunication’
Disabled Family Sees 300 Percent Increase In Health Insurance Costs Under Obamacare
Bureaucrats Befuddled By America’s Auto Market
State Agency Has 52 Employees Who Earn More Than $100K
Michigan Assessors On the Path To Raise Property … more
Happy New (Fiscal) Year; State Spending Up But Not By Much
Inflation-adjusted figures show Snyder mostly held the line on spending
Spurred by the Obamacare Medicaid expansion and increases in the state gas tax and vehicle registration tax, overall spending by Michigan’s state government increased by $7.8 billion under Gov. Rick Snyder’s eight-year tenure. The figure is based on spending supported by both state tax revenue and federal … more
Ending the Individual Mandate
by U.S. Rep. Dave Camp, R-Midland
… to Recommit.
I yield back the balance of my time.
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See also:
ObamaCare: To Tax or Not to Tax?
Court Asks for New Brief in Ann Arbor Firm's ObamaCare Case
Challenger Takes on Sander Levin
L.A. Think Tank Pushes Another … more
January 18, 2013, MichiganVotes.org Weekly Roll Call
… Referred to committee, no further action at this time.
Senate Bill 41: Ban Obamacare Medicaid expansion
Introduced by Sen. Bruce Caswell (R) on January 16, … children. The federal “Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act,” a.k.a. Obamacare, originally mandated the expansion, but a U.S. Supreme Court ruling made … more
Legislative Reforms in 2013 Leave Much to be Desired
… signed into law in 2013 were scarce, so we’ll begin with the bad news:
Obamacare Medicaid Expansion. Maybe its members will amaze us with an awesome 2014, … last resort” for individuals with pre-existing conditions ends under Obamacare. So do the nonprofit insurer’s extensive tax breaks under a new law finalized … more
State 'TEA' Groups Report Rapid Growth
… auction barn so that they have enough room if there is bad weather.
"People are hungry for news of how they can assist in defeating (now overturning) Obamacare," Valentine wrote.
Wendy Day of Common Sense in Government said she expects a fall out for the Democrats since health care has passed.
"Not only … more
Public-Private Compensation Gaps Still With Us
The public sector's misconception of reality
… decade — including the creation of a "deep state" in "homeland security," financial regulation and social welfare realms (the NSA, Dodd-Frank and Obamacare, among many others) — has greatly increased the potential rewards for favor — or protection-seeking special interests to hire lobbyists and other … more
Contrast Over Right-to-Work, Film Subsidies, Detroit Bailout In 31st District Senate Race
State Sen. Mike Green vs. State Rep. Kevin Daley
… about three things: right-to-work, Obamacare and road funding," Rep. Daley said. … he would. He also voted for the Obamacare exchange. I'm totally against Obamacare and believe we should stay as far … vote against right-to-work and for Obamacare. Conservatives with courage voted … more
Half Of Able-Bodied Michigan Medicaid Expansion Enrollees Don’t Work
More than 600,000 enrolled, while total state unemployment down to just 218,000
When Michigan legislators voted to accept the Obamacare Medicaid expansion in 2013, it was estimated that between 450,000 and 475,000 able-bodied, childless adults earning less than 138 percent of the federal poverty level would enroll in Medicaid. The actual number turned out to be more than 600,000. … more
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