Here’s what you need to know.
1. The newly elected Gov. Cooper sought to expand the state’s Medicaid program under the ACA.
2. U.S. District Judge Louise Flanagan halted the expansion request Jan. 14, 2017.
3. The order came a day after Republican legislators attempted to block federal regulators from blocking the expansion.
4. Judge Flanagan’s order will expire on Jan. 28, 2017.
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