Governor Walker loses third court battle this month

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MADISON -- Governor Scott Walker has lost his third battle in court this month when the federal judge ruled that the lawsuit that was filed against his administration for denying health care to Wisconsin residents should move forward.

Last year two Milwaukee County women with serious health problems sued the state after Walker’s health department refused to lift an enrollment cap on the BadgerCare Plus Core health plan, even though there was room available to serve more people.
Walker administration attorneys tried to convince U.S. District Court Judge William Conley that the women had no rights under federal Medicaid law to sue the state in this case. Conley summarily rejected their arguments and ruled last week that the suit should go forward. It was the third time this month that Conley has ruled against the Walker administration.

“People who need and deserve health care should be able to access it in Wisconsin,” Richards said. “Instead, the Walker administration has tried every way they know how to block that coverage. Thankfully the courts are stepping in on the side of consumers.” Said Rep. Jon Richards.