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Missouri still has leftover funds from the 2020 CARES Act — and is line to spend billions more from a 2021 relief bill known as the American Rescue Plan.
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The St. Louis Democrat also talked about election-related issues that may pop up during the 2022 session.
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The Kansas City Democrat also discussed the impending rollout of Medicaid expansion in Missouri — and an upcoming special session on redistricting.
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But that isn't likely to happen based on comments Gov. Mike Parson made to St. Louis Public Radio.
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Parson points to an uptick in vaccinations since the delta variant began to spread in southwest Missouri. But the GOP chief executive says there will be a percentage of Missourians who will not get the vaccine against COVID-19.
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The Springfield Republican also talked about how the legislature would move forward after a landmark Supreme Court decision on Medicaid expansion.
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Last week's Missouri Supreme Court decision means that thousands of people who work but don't make enough money to afford health insurance could access medical care more often — and in different ways.
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The GOP statewide elected official also talked about potential changes to the state's low-income housing tax credit program, as well as Missouri's budgetary picture.
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The state Supreme Court will decide whether a 2020 ballot item expanding Medicaid goes into effect — or is invalidated without legislative action.
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Missouri Supreme Court judges will decide whether roughly 275,000 people will gain access to the health care program.