Political Rewind: Pause On Medicaid Renews Debate Over Expansion; Citizen's Arrest Reform On Deck

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The bustling interior of the state Capitol in Atlanta, Ga., in this file photo from January 2020.

Credit: Riley Bunch, CNHI

Tuesday on Political Rewind: New movement on possible reforms to Georgia's citizen's arrest law. Support from a bipartisan group of lawmakers and Gov. Brian Kemp could mean the swift passage of legislation to change the controversial law.

Meanwhile, the Biden administration pauses Kemp’s plan for a partial expansion of Medicaid. President Donald Trump previously approved Kemp’s plan, which ties expanding Medicaid to a work requirement, but the Biden administration says the requirement is unfeasible during a pandemic. This leaves the opportunity for Georgia's Democratic party to again push for a full expansion of Medicaid in the state.

Former Sen. David Perdue took the first steps to mounting a 2022 challenge to newly elected Sen. Rev. Raphael Warnock. Perdue is expected to decide within the next month whether to formally enter the race.

Panelists:

Sen. Jen Jordan – State Senator (D-Atlanta)

Rep. Chuck Efstration – State Representative (R-Dacula)

Dr. Bernard Fraga – Professor of Political Science, Emory University