Wyoming Legislature Convenes 2023 General Session on Tuesday
During General Sessions bills on any topic can be introduced with a simple majority vote.
Medicaid expansion
Gas Tax Among High Profile Bills Dying In Wyoming Legislature
Some gun rights advocates were dissapointed when the Second Amendment Preservation Act failed introductory votes in both the Wyoming House and Senate.
Medicaid Push Fails in Wyoming Legislature, But Supporters Still Hopeful
While a push to expand Medicaid in the Wyoming legislature has failed during the current budget session, supporters are still hopeful that they can get it passed next time around.
New Report Highlights Medicaid Expansion Benefits In Wyoming
Republican state House Speaker Eric Barlow was not immediately available to comment.
Wyoming Medicaid Expansion Bill Defeated In Senate Committee
A proposal to expand the Medicaid program in Wyoming was voted down in the Senate Labor, Health and Social Services Committee on Wednesday by a 3-2 margin.
Wyoming Lawmakers Reject Medicaid Expansion Effort
The House voted 40-16 against the proposal to expand Medicaid and include those making 138% of the federal poverty line, or about $36,000 a year.
Wyoming Governor Promises Medicaid Expansion ‘Fair Hearing’
The Wyoming Department of Health estimates Medicaid expansion would provide health care coverage to an additional 19,000 Wyomingites.
Wyoming Committee Advances Medicaid Expansion Bill
An estimated 19,000 residents would be covered initially if Medicaid expansion were approved.
Wyoming ACLU Report: Reforms Could Cut Prison Population By Half
Among the recommendations of the report is Medicaid expansion, in order to improve access to mental health and addiction treatment programs.
Wyoming Lawmakers Shut Down Bill to Expand Medicaid Coverage
While the House declined Medicaid expansion, the Senate approved a bill to once again study expansion.