Puerto Rico statehood movement

Other polls show most American voters support statehood, but this is mostly among Democrats and independents.

Martín Rivera with the Puerto Rico Statehood Council says statehood can help with the territory's Medicaid cliff.

Puerto Rico is treated differently than the states when it comes to several benefits, including Medicaid.

And instead of the amount allotted and the federal matching rate that's allotted based on poverty level, Puerto Rico gets a block grant.

In the lead-up to the midterms, PNS is highlighting important polls.

A new poll finds Puerto Rico statehood is a deciding issue for Hispanic voters nationwide this year.

More than two-thirds of Hispanic voters and Puerto Ricans support this as a way to reduce costs for the island territory's families.

Other polls show most American voters support statehood, but this isn't across the political spectrum.

Martin Rivera with the Puerto Rico Statehood Council says statehood can help with the territory's pending Medicaid cliff.

Puerto Rico is treated differently than the states when it comes to several benefits, including Medicaid.

And instead of the amount allotted and the federal matching rate that's allotted based on poverty level, Puerto Rico gets a block