
GOP changes to Medicaid in doubt after Democrat Beshear says legislature failed to fund them
He outlined the problem in a letter before the session ended, but the GOP leadership took no action on it.
He outlined the problem in a letter before the session ended, but the GOP leadership took no action on it.
$500 million is on the line.
Law would allegedly prevent implementation of other laws passed by the legislature.
The Kentucky General Assembly passed bills making major changes to Medicaid, pollution regulations and worker safety rules, but Beshear says he cannot implement them without specific appropriations.
Opponents accused the bill of causing more confusion than it solved
Here’s your list of all the actions Governor Beshear has taken on bills from the legislature.
KREF board defers action pending further investigation
— by McKenna Horsley, Kentucky Lantern — Gov. Andy Beshear says he’s going to ask the Kentucky General Assembly to lift a spending cap it imposed last year on state agencies responding to emergencies and disasters. Besehar also will ask lawmakers to fund emergency relief for local governments and education in
Fletcher says education department will keep talking with lawmakers
“I was raised to say, my word is my bond. And when I sign a contract, I go through with it.”
In interviews and on Twitter, the governor is making his voice heard
Rep. Maddox says her proposed fiscal note requirement is still needed
McConnell spokesperson says grants review is typical of new presidents
Democrat presents State of the Commonwealth to Republican legislature