Not all Republicans are opposed to the creation of a state health insurance exchange. In 2011, state Rep. Chris Molendorp sponsored legislation to set up such a marketplace. The measure passed with no opposition in the state House, but hit a wall in the Senate.
Some Republicans in Missouri have criticized health insurance exchanges but not all are opposed. State Representative Chris Molendorp, a Republican from Belton, said Missouri should not wait for federal action.
Rep. Chris Molendorp, R-Belton, said the hearing was the first of many to discuss options on how to help the funeral homes with their losses.
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