The Real Governments of Blue America

By PAUL KRUGMAN
NYT
In some states, politicians are actually trying to do their jobs.
Published date: January 18, 2019 at 02:16AM
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Can States Fix the Disaster of American Health Care?

By ELISABETH ROSENTHAL
NYT
The governor of California has proposed some big ideas. Who knows whether he can pull them off, but there’s reason for hope.
Published date: January 16, 2019 at 10:05PM
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Federal Subsidies Could Expand to Health Programs That Violate Obamacare

By ROBERT PEAR and ABBY GOODNOUGH
NYT Politics
The Trump administration encouraged state officials to seek waivers so federal subsidies could be used for plans with skimpier benefits than required by the Affordable Care Act.
Published date: November 30, 2018 at 03:30AM
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Goodbye, Tampon Tax (at Least for Some)

By MAYA SALAM
NYT
Nevada became the 10th state to eliminate the so-called tampon tax, freeing consumers of sales tax when buying tampons and sanitary pads.
Published date: November 9, 2018 at 04:50PM
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When Medicaid Expands, More People Vote

By MARGOT SANGER-KATZ
NYT
Expansion measures that passed in several states on Tuesday could increase turnout in 2020, research suggests.
Published date: November 8, 2018 at 10:00AM
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Abrams and Kemp Debate in Georgia: What to Watch

By RICHARD FAUSSET
NYT
In the first head-to-head debate of the race for governor, each major-party candidate is likely to paint the other as too radical for the state.
Published date: October 23, 2018 at 11:38PM
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A Red-Meat Rallying Cry for National Republicans: California

By ADAM NAGOURNEY
NYT
California is being held up by Republican officeseekers in several states as an emblem of high taxes, lax immigration enforcement and overregulation.
Published date: October 22, 2018 at 12:00PM
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Federal Panel Alarmed as Thousands Are Dropped From Medicaid in Arkansas

By ROBERT PEAR
NYT Politics
New work requirements imposed on the state’s Medicaid recipients have left 4,350 low-income residents without health coverage. “I hope these data scare the pants off people,” a panel member said.
Published date: September 15, 2018 at 01:22AM
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Medicaid Expansion Finds Grass-Roots Support in Conservative Utah

By ROBERT PEAR
NYT Politics
Utah is one of three conservative states where advocates are trying to outflank Republican lawmakers and get ballot measures approved on Nov. 6.
Published date: September 9, 2018 at 05:53PM
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Finally, Some Answers on the Effects of Medicaid Expansion

By AARON E. CARROLL
NYT
Almost a decade into the change in law, research suggests that access to health care has improved and quality has not suffered.
Published date: July 2, 2018 at 12:00PM
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