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Question: For this week's discussion, choose and answer one of the discussion prompts below. Answers must be based on Chapter 12 material but may also be supplemented by other resources, which need to be cited. In your answer, please first include the number and question you are answering.
In your response to a peer, respond to a peer that answered a different prompt than you. Please see requirements below.
A. Explain the decision of elected officials in Texas to not expand eligibility for Medicaid through the Affordable Care Act.
B. Do you agree or disagree with the decision?
C. What do you feel is the long-term impact of these decisions?
HINT: See section "Health Care Policy" in Chapter 12.
A. Describe at least one of the conflicts between the EPA and Texas over the years.
B. Do you agree or disagree with the outcome?
C. How do these conflicts affect air and water quality and public health?
HINT: See section "Energy and Environmental Policies in Chapter 12.
A. Explain the current funding formula used for public education in Texas.
B. Do you feel schools in Texas are well funded or underfunded?
C. What do you think an effective funding formula would look like?
HINT: See section Education Policy in Chapter 12.
A. Explain Texas' three top sources of revenue.
B. What are the pros and cons of not having a state income tax in Texas?
C. Do you feel Texans gain or suffer from such a fiscal policy?
HINT: See section Tax and Fiscal Policy in Chapter 12.