WASHINGTON – Governor Bill Walker (I-AK) today joined a bipartisan group of U.S. governors to unveil their framework to help guide future discussions on improving the nation’s health care system. Governor Walker was joined by Ohio Governor John Kasich (R) and Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper (D) in unveiling the plan this morning. The blueprint is […]
(Anchorage, AK) – Today, Gallup released a new poll showing that America’s uninsured rate jumped during Trump’s first year in office for the first time in a decade. “Today, Gallup confirmed that over 3 million Americans lost their insurance in 2017,” said Amber Lee, Protect Our Care Communications Coordinator. “Throughout the year, Trump has attempted […]
Despite another failed attempt to deliver on a seven-year Republican promise to repeal the nation’s health care law, U.S. President Donald Trump vowed Wednesday to continue to pursue a repeal, insisting Senate Republicans have enough votes that would be cast at a later time. On Twitter, Trump stressed that the numbers exist, “with one Yes […]
ANCHORAGE —Governor Bill Walker today joined a bipartisan group of U.S. Governors calling for immediate steps to be taken to make healthcare coverage more stable and affordable. The letter to Congressional leadership was signed by eight governors from both sides of the aisle. “Alaskans face the highest health care costs in the country. Thanks to my […]