Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper became the latest Democratic governor who says he is open to adopting work requirements for some Medicaid beneficiaries.

About a dozen states, all led by Republicans, have sought a federal waiver to install work requirements. But Hickenlooper joins Lousiana Gov. John Bel Edwards as Democrats open to the idea.

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