AJC: November 8, 2024
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Kemp, midway through his second term, has firmly opposed expanding Medicaid throughout his tenure — and even told a room of hospital chiefs that the idea is off the table in 2025 and perhaps beyond.
Jones, who presides over the state Senate and is a key ally of President-elect Donald Trump, took a different tack during an appearance on the “Politically Georgia” podcast on Thursday, November 7. He noted that in a committee of the Georgia General Assembly earlier this year, there was a tight committee vote on an expansion plan, and said he’s undecided on the prospect.
“It’s a debate we’re going to continue to have. I don’t know where I am on it, to be honest with you,” he said, adding that he’s brought in advocates from both sides to address the benefits and shortcomings of expansion. “I have not formulated a conclusion on it right now, but I’m open to let it have a legislative debate,” he said.
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