There are many among us, my mother included, that are affected by serious ailments. All these so called "Miracle drugs" have more side effects than should be allowed. Some of them being worse than the ailment for which they are offered. Marijuana offers a natural alternative with way fewer side effects.

All health experts agree that soda is a leading cause of obesity and is linked to numerous other health problems. So why is it allowed in schools?

Last year, Governor C.L. "Butch" Otter announced that he would not accept new federal dollars to expand the state's Medicaid program. By rejecting these funds, nearly 90,000 Idahoans will be uninsured. Tell Governor Otter to reverse course and accept federal Medicaid dollars and protect the nearly 90,000 Idahoans that would benefit.

Last year, Governor Dennis Daugaard announced that he would not accept new federal dollars to expand the state's Medicaid program. By rejecting these funds, over 40,000 South Dakotans will be uninsured. Tell Governor Daugaard to reverse course and accept federal Medicaid dollars and protect the over 40,000 South Dakotans that would benefit.

Last year, Governor Nikki Haley announced that she would not accept new federal dollars to expand the state's Medicaid program. By rejecting these funds, over 300,000 South Carolinians will be uninsured. Tell Governor Haley to reverse course and accept federal Medicaid dollars and protect the over 300,000 South Carolinians that would benefit.

Last year, Governor Nathan Deal announced that he would not accept new federal dollars to expand the state's Medicaid program. By rejecting these funds, nearly 700,000 Georgians will be uninsured. Tell Governor Deal to reverse course and accept federal Medicaid dollars and protect the nearly 700,000 Georgians that would benefit.

Last year, Governor Robert Bentley announced that he would not accept new federal dollars to expand the state's Medicaid program. By rejecting these funds, over 300,000 Alabamians will be uninsured. Tell Governor Bentley to reverse course and accept federal Medicaid dollars and protect the 300,000 Alabamians that would benefit.

Last year, Governor Phil Bryant announced that he would not accept new federal dollars to expand the state's Medicaid program. By rejecting these funds, he is hurting more than 230,000 Mississippians. Tell Governor Bryant to reverse course and accept federal Medicaid dollars and protect the 230,000 Mississippians that would benefit.

Last year, Governor Bobby Jindal announced that he would not accept new federal dollars to expand the state's Medicaid program. By rejecting these funds, nearly 400,000 Louisianans will be uninsured. Tell Governor Jindal to reverse course and accept federal Medicaid dollars and protect the 400,000 Louisianans that would benefit.

UPDATE: A vote on Medicaid expansion could come as early as next week on Tuesday, March 4. We can override Gov. LePage's expected veto if we get enough legislators on board–and we're close! Please sign this petition and call your state legislators to tell them you want 70,000 Mainers to be able to have access to health care! ----- Governor Paul LePage has indicated that he may not accept new federal dollars to expand the state's Medicaid program. By rejecting these funds, nearly 70,000 Mainers will be uninsured. Tell Governor LePage to reverse course and accept federal Medicaid dollars and protect the 50,000 Mainers that would benefit.

Last year, Governor Chris Christie announced that he would not accept new federal dollars to expand the state's Medicaid program. By rejecting these funds, nearly 300,000 New Jerseyans will be uninsured. Tell Governor Christie to reverse course and accept federal Medicaid dollars and protect the 300,000 New Jerseyans that would benefit.

Too many people in our state do not get access to healthcare except in the most expensive way, the emergency room. If they are unable to pay this hurts our hospitals and increases our insurance.