Josh Hawley just rolled out the “Protect Medicaid and Rural Hospitals Act.” It sounds like a lifeline—but it doesn’t send any money to help Missouri hospitals until 2031. That’s six years too late for the towns already losing care. And remember: Hawley just voted to slash Medicaid by over $1 trillion. Now he’s acting like a hero? That’s damage control, not leadership.
The Bill Arrives Too Late
- Funding delayed until 2031 means no help for today’s struggling hospitals.
- More than a dozen rural hospitals have closed since 2014—and dozens more are at risk.
- Missouri families can’t wait half a decade for relief.
He’s Not From Rural Missouri—And It Shows
- Born: Springdale, Arkansas
- Raised: Kansas City suburbs, not on a farm
- Education: Stanford University and Yale Law School
- Residence: Northern Virginia—far from Missouri’s heartland
He flies in for photo-ops. He doesn’t drive the 60-mile trip to your nearest ER.
Who Really Funds Hawley?
| Source | Amount | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total raised | $708,458.87 | 100% |
| Itemized individual donations | $223,803.44 | 31.6% |
| Unitemized small-dollar gifts | $45,885.49 | 6.5% |
| PACs & committee contributions | $6,000.00 | 0.8% |
| Committee transfers (Victory Committee) | $475,856.78 | 67.2% |
Special-interest money (PACs + committee transfers) makes up roughly 68% of his funding—cash from D.C. insiders and out-of-state power brokers.
Why Missouri Can’t Wait
- Dozens of counties have no hospital at all.
- Seniors, veterans, and working families lose care every day.
- Hawley’s bill is a press release, not a plan.
About Me: Ricky Dana
I was born in Waverly and grew up in Marshall, Missouri. I’ve worked the land. I’ve served at Lincoln University to bring healthcare and ag programs to rural towns. I don’t need a photo-op—I live this life. I’ll fight for:
- Immediate Medicaid expansion
- Funding for rural clinics and hospitals
- Better access to care for veterans, seniors, and kids
- Trade policies that help local farmers—not mega-corporations
I’m not funded by billionaires. I’m backed by you.