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Medicaid Expansion Passes In Missouri

Morning Briefing

Another ballot measure campaign results in voters again overruling Republican state lawmakers who refused to expand Medicaid as part of the Affordable Care Act. Meanwhile, fewer unemployed have enrolled in Medicaid during the pandemic than expected.

Nearly 6,000 People Dying A Day Across The Globe

Morning Briefing

The total confirmed number of humans who have died from the coronavirus surpassed 700,000, according to Reuters’ count. Meanwhile, the U.S. closes in on 5 million Americans who have been infected.

Trump And The Credibility Gulf

Morning Briefing

President Trump continues to say that the United States is doing “very well” in its fight against the coronavirus. Evidence suggests otherwise and a number of media outlets fact check his statements.

Could Labs That Test Livestock Ease COVID Testing Backlog for People? Well … Maybe.

KFF Health News Original

Experts say aid from certain veterinary labs could relieve some of the pressure on commercial and hospital-based labs to lessen the current delays in COVID-19 testing and results, but it is unlikely to be a game changer.

Pandemic’s Bumps and Backlash Shape Montana Race Poised to Steer US Senate

KFF Health News Original

Gov. Steve Bullock’s response to the pandemic has helped raise his profile as he challenges incumbent Republican Sen. Steve Daines. But it also complicates the campaign as the state sees a resurgence of COVID-19 cases and voters question some of the governor’s actions.

Covered California Announces Record-Low Rate Hike for 2021

KFF Health News Original

Health plans offered through Covered California, the health insurance exchange, will increase premiums by a statewide average of 0.6% next year. Health insurers reported strong profits in the second quarter of 2020 as their expenses plunged because of fewer surgeries and patient visits for non-COVID treatment.

Maryland County Pledges Investigation of Health Worker’s Coronavirus Death

KFF Health News Original

The disease intervention specialist at the Prince George’s County Health Department was among at least 20 department employees infected by the coronavirus, union officials say. The outbreak underscores the stark dangers facing the nation’s front-line public health army.

New Drinking Water Standards Take Effect In Michigan

Morning Briefing

Also: How California cut its prison population; Massachusetts’ reopening plan could be rolled back; two teens die of COVID in Florida; and other news from Hawaii, Montana and Kentucky.