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Oregon governor seeks delay of new Medicaid rules
Health careOregon’s governor is acting with four other states to ask that new Medicaid rules not take effect on the current schedule.
The Ballot Oregon DeskOct 3, 2026
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News · OR
Grand jury flags major problems at Oregon State Hospital
Health careCourt demands, too few beds and leadership instability are severely impairing Oregon State Hospital, a grand jury found.
The Ballot Oregon News DeskOct 2, 2026
News · MD
4,500 Maryland immigrants lose Medicaid coverage
Health careA separate January rule puts Medicaid coverage for thousands of low-income Maryland adults at risk.
The Ballot Maryland News DeskOct 2, 2026
News · PA
Ryan’s Law clears Pennsylvania Senate committee
Health careThe proposal would let terminally ill patients use medical marijuana in health care facilities.
The Ballot Pennsylvania Policy DeskOct 2, 2026
News · WV
West Virginia plans AI voice technology for rural hospitals
Health careGov. Patrick Morrisey said state funding will soon bring AI voice recording technology to rural West Virginia hospitals.
The Ballot West Virginia DeskOct 1, 2026
News · SD
Kristi Noem seeks divorce after 34 years of marriage
Health careThe former South Dakota governor and homeland security secretary filed court papers seeking to end her marriage to Bryon Noem.
The Ballot South Dakota Policy DeskOct 1, 2026
News · VT
Welch secures $2 million for rural Vermont health care
Health careThe federal money will support new Caledonia County pharmacies and safety upgrades within the UVM Health Network.
The Ballot Vermont Policy DeskOct 1, 2026
News · MO
Missouri Amendment 3 puts abortion rights back before voters
Health careThe November measure would repeal voter-approved reproductive health care protections and restrict gender-transition procedures for minors.
The Ballot Missouri Policy DeskSep 30, 2026
News · NV
Rosen votes to overturn Trump health care rule
Health careNevada Sen. Jacky Rosen opposed a Trump administration rule that she said would end Affordable Care Act care for two million Americans.
The Ballot Nevada News DeskSep 30, 2026
News · CO
Evans’ Medicaid Vote Conflicts With His Denial
Health careEvans said he did not vote to cut Medicaid, but Nutter points to his legislative vote as evidence that the denial is false.
The Ballot Colorado Policy DeskSep 29, 2026
News · AR
Arkansas Medicaid fraud unit arrests seven
Health careThe Arkansas attorney general announced seven arrests by the state’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit in a health-care enforcement action.
The Ballot Arkansas DeskSep 27, 2026
News · OH
Ohio attorney general accuses 18 providers of Medicaid fraud
Health careNewly filed indictments accuse 18 providers of Medicaid fraud, moving the allegations into the criminal court process.
The Ballot Ohio News DeskSep 27, 2026
News · OH
Ohio AG indicts 18 providers over alleged Medicaid fraud
Health careNew indictments accuse 18 health-care providers of defrauding Medicaid, beginning a criminal court process in Ohio.
The Ballot Ohio DeskSep 27, 2026
News · OH
7 Northeast Ohio people indicted in Medicaid fraud case
Health careSeven people from Northeast Ohio face Medicaid fraud allegations in a case not directly connected to an election or candidate.
The Ballot Ohio Policy DeskSep 26, 2026
News · AR
Arkansas Medicaid Fraud Control Unit arrests seven
Health careThe Arkansas attorney general announced seven arrests by the state unit responsible for Medicaid fraud enforcement.
The Ballot Arkansas Policy DeskSep 25, 2026
News · NV
Nevada AG’s office proposes expanding Medicaid fraud unit
Health careThe proposal would enlarge an existing attorney general’s office function focused on Medicaid fraud.
The Ballot Nevada Policy DeskSep 25, 2026
News · VA
Virginia joins opposition to proposed Medicaid rule
Health careAttorney General Jay Jones has aligned Virginia with other states opposing a proposed federal rule involving Medicaid.
The Ballot Virginia News DeskSep 24, 2026
News · VA
Jay Jones joins states opposing federal Medicaid proposal
Health careVirginia Attorney General Jay Jones has joined other states opposing a proposed federal rule involving Medicaid.
The Ballot Virginia DeskSep 23, 2026
News · SD
Jackley, lawmakers split on Medicaid ballot measure
Health careAmendment I’s ballot language says expanded Medicaid would end if federal support falls below 90%, but its sponsors dispute that reading.
The Ballot South Dakota Policy DeskSep 21, 2026
News · SD
Jackley says Medicaid measure would trigger repeal
Health careAttorney General Marty Jackley’s ballot wording conflicts with lawmakers who say Amendment I would only give the Legislature authority to reconsider expansion.
The Ballot South Dakota DeskSep 20, 2026
News · MA
Massachusetts governor calls for postpartum care changes
Health careThe governor proposed improving postpartum health care following the Lindsay Clancy trial and told affected residents, “I see you.”
The Ballot Massachusetts DeskSep 19, 2026
News · KY
Six indicted in Kentucky Medicaid fraud case
Health careSix people face criminal allegations involving Medicaid fraud, with the case now moving through the court process.
The Ballot Kentucky Policy DeskSep 17, 2026
News · MA
Massachusetts governor proposes postpartum care changes
Health careThe Massachusetts governor has proposed improving health care after childbirth following the Lindsay Clancy trial.
The Ballot Massachusetts News DeskSep 15, 2026
News · MA
Massachusetts governor proposes better postpartum care
Health careThe health care proposal follows the Lindsay Clancy trial but is not directly connected to an election or candidate race.
The Ballot Massachusetts Policy DeskSep 15, 2026
News · KS
11 Kansas hospitals receive federal rural health funding
Health careFederal funding has been awarded to 11 Kansas hospitals for work intended to strengthen rural health care.
The Ballot Kansas News DeskSep 13, 2026
News · MI
Governor proposal details not available in supplied record
Health careMichigan Independent reports that unidentified Michigan governor candidates have competing health care and education plans. Their proposals, policy documents and the specific race or election have not been identified.
The Ballot Michigan DeskAug 20, 2026
News · MI
Details lacking on Michigan governor policy proposals
Health careMichigan governor candidates are offering competing health care and education plans, but the candidates and details of their proposals have not been identified.
The Ballot Michigan DeskAug 20, 2026