Judge dismisses lawsuit challenging petition to put Medicaid expansion before Nebraska voters

Source: Omaha World Herald

By Joe Duggan

LINCOLN — A District Court judge has tossed out a lawsuit intended to prevent voters from deciding whether to allow more Nebraskans to qualify for Medicaid assistance.

Lancaster County District Judge Darla Ideus on Tuesday rejected arguments that the successful Medicaid petition is “invalid and legally insufficient.” The decision removes another potential barrier to putting Medicaid expansion on the November ballot.

Opponents of Medicaid expansion said in a hearing last week that the petition contains more than one subject, in violation of the Nebraska Constitution. They also argued the petition does not properly disclose the Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law in the Public Interest as a sponsor.

J.L. Spray, the attorney for the plaintiffs, said Tuesday he will need to read the ruling and discuss it with his clients before a decision is made on whether to appeal.

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