Columbus, OH – The Buckeye Institute issued the following statement on Governor John Kasich’s decision to veto the Medicaid freeze.

“We are disappointed that Governor Kasich did not adhere to the will of the General Assembly in putting guard rails on the Medicaid expansion. His veto of the freeze guarantees that this ‘Pac-Man’ of the state budget will continue to crowd out other critical spending priorities while not ensuring those enrolled in Medicaid are getting access to the best health care.”

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