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Michigan health care
8:40 am
Thu February 7, 2013

Gongwer Publisher on plan to expand Medicaid coverage

Credit Melissa Benmark / WKAR

Governor Snyder says he supports expanding Medicaid coverage to 470,000 Michigan residents. The first three years of that expansion will be funded by the federal government under the Affordable Care Act. 

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3:47 pm
Wed February 6, 2013

State legislation would require additional insurance for abortions

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A Republican state senator is sponsoring legislation that would only let health insurance companies pay for abortions if the individual purchases added coverage in advance.
The measure was included in legislation last year that sought to overhaul Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Governor Rick Snyder vetoed that bill because he thought the abortion language went too far. He said it's not the state's job to decide what kinds of plans insurance companies can offer.
SW Michigan
2:45 pm
Wed February 6, 2013

Snyder: Medicaid expansion "makes sense"

Credit The Associated Press
Gov. Rick Snyder at the "State of the State" address
7:00 am
Mon February 4, 2013

Snyder criticized over large "rainy day fund"

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Liberals say money could help families suffering hardship, conservatives call for reducing taxes
Most people agree that it makes sense for a state -- or a household -- to have savings set aside in case an emergency arises. But as Gov. Rick Snyder prepares to deliver his third budget address on Thursday, the size of Michigan's Rainy Day Fund has become a subject of controversy.

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