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Mandela Barnes: “Wisconsin is one of 10 states that has yet to expand our…”

Featuring: Mandela Barnes, Democratic | Former Candidate, U.S. Senate Wisconsin

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Wisconsin Disability Caucus 2026 Governor Candidate Forum

Published | Video Starts at 09:24

We know that the reimbursement for special needs is abysmal, and we need a governor who's going to stand up and confront that head on. Also, the big focus of this campaign has been expansion of health care. Wisconsin is one of 10 states that has yet to expand our Medicaid program under the Affordable Care Act. Left so many people in limbo and even more people with very few options making life even more unaffordable. (09:24–09:30)

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Asserts that Wisconsin has not expanded its Medicaid program under the Affordable Care Act.

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