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Todd Novak: “I think it was a wise decision [not to expand Medicaid], but…”

Featuring: Todd Novak, Republican | Wisconsin State Assembly, 51st District

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Todd Novak (R) for 51st Assembly District

Published | Video Starts at 06:10

And, you know, it's kind of like the promise from the federal government. Take this money and we'll give you more. And I've never seen that really follow through on many things. So I think it was a wise decision [not to expand Medicaid], but I'm very supportive of healthcare for people that really need health care. We need to protect our seniors and people in need. New subject, frac sand mining. Do local governments have enough authority or do they have too much authority to regulate frac sand mining? (06:10–06:17)

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Asserts that not expanding Medicaid was a wise decision while supporting healthcare for those in need.

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