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After A Decade Of Refusing Medicaid Expansion, Texas Lawmakers Might Be Forced To Reconsider

Ashley Lopez, KUT

Posted on January 4, 2021 · The state's health care coverage crisis has gone from bad to worse during the pandemic. Experts say Medicaid expansion remains the best way to address it.

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Planned Parenthood Asks Texas Officials To Delay Kicking It Out Of Medicaid During The Pandemic

Ashley Lopez, KUT

Posted on December 18, 2020 · In a letter to health officials, Planned Parenthood asked to be allowed to continue serving people insured through the program for low-income people "in light of the COVID-19 public health crisis facing Texas."

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Federal Appeals Court Allows Texas To Kick Planned Parenthood Out Of Its Medicaid Program

Ashley Lopez, KUT

Posted on November 23, 2020 · The state had cited a misleading and highly edited video created by anti-abortion advocates in 2015 that purported to show Planned Parenthood officials selling fetal tissue.

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The Big Flop: Why The Democrats’ Attempt To Flip The Texas House Failed

Ashley Lopez, KUT

Posted on November 9, 2020 · Texas Democrats expected a "big flip" this year. What happened?

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About A Million Texans Could Gain Health Insurance This Year If Texas Expands Medicaid, Study Finds

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Posted on September 30, 2020 · Based on what has happened in other states, it is estimated about 950,000 Texans would sign up for a plan.

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USPS Officials Allow Voter Materials At Post Offices After Issues In The Houston Area

Ashley Lopez, KUT

Posted on September 22, 2020 · Officials at the United States Postal Service told members of Congress in Texas that voting groups are allowed to leave voter registration and absentee ballot applications at post offices.

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Texas’ Latino Vote Might Be Harder To Predict Heading Into This Year’s Presidential Election

Ashley Lopez, KUT

Posted on September 22, 2020 · Latinos in Texas will be heading to the polls as a pandemic continues to disproportionately affect their communities. Experts say that means Latino voters could be more distracted than usual – but they also have more to lose.

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Voting Group Says It Is No Longer Allowed To Leave Voter Registration Cards In Post Offices

Ashley Lopez, KUT

Posted on August 28, 2020 · Officials with the nonpartisan League of Women Voters of Texas say their volunteers are no longer allowed to leave voter registration forms at U.S. post offices.

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Texans Under 30 Could Play Key Role In Seven Congressional Races, Researchers Say

Ashley Lopez, KUT

Posted on August 24, 2020 · Young people have the potential to influence races in seven congressional districts in Texas, according to a new study from the Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning & Engagement (CIRCLE) at Tufts University.

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More Women Sought Medication Abortion Services Online After Texas Banned Abortions Amid COVID-19

Ashley Lopez, KUT

Posted on July 22, 2020 · There was a 27% increase in the rate of requests for medication abortion by mail in the U.S. between March 20 and April 11 compared to the beginning of the year, according to a study.

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How MJ Hegar’s Fight To Open Military Combat Roles For Women Inspired Her Current Senate Bid

Ashley Lopez, KUT

Posted on July 2, 2020 · MJ Hegar has been the front-runner throughout Texas' Democratic primary race for the U.S. Senate, and won 22% of the vote in the crowded March primary.

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Federal Appeals Court Temporarily Blocks Expanded Vote By Mail In Texas

Ashley Lopez, KUT

Posted on June 4, 2020 · The court on Thursday sided with state officials, namely Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who have argued that allowing more people to vote by mail here violates Texas law.

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Texas Doctors Struggle To Keep Their Practices Afloat During The Pandemic

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Posted on May 22, 2020 · Physician practices in Texas are facing serious financial pressures as fewer patients come in to seek care during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Court Order That Opens Up Mail-In Voting In Texas Stays In Effect For Now, Appeals Court Rules

Ashley Lopez, KUT

Posted on May 14, 2020 · Voters who don't want to risk exposure to the coronavirus can use mail-in ballots during upcoming elections as a legal battle moves through the courts, a Texas appeals court ruled Thursday.

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Here’s What You Should Know About Applying For A Mail-In Ballot In Texas Right Now

Ashley Lopez, KUT

Posted on April 17, 2020 · A Travis County judge issued an order Friday that essentially opens up Texas’ strict ballot-by-mail program to all voters during the coronavirus pandemic.

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