The 2013 legislative session starts Wednesday. York Senator Greg Adams, who is running unopposed for speaker, says he expects contentious debates over a proposal to expand Medicaid coverage. Lawmakers are also likely to debate funding for foster care services and the poor. Governor Heineman has signaled that he wants more tax cuts. Lawmakers will start the session with the state in better financial shape than 2 years ago, but still faces a projected $195 million shortfall in the 2-year budget.
The 2013 legislative session starts Wednesday. York Senator Greg Adams, who is running unopposed for speaker, says he expects contentious debates over a proposal to expand Medicaid coverage. Lawmakers are also likely to debate funding for foster care services and the poor. Governor Heineman has signaled that he wants more tax cuts. Lawmakers will start the session with the state in better financial shape than 2 years ago, but still faces a projected $195 million shortfall in the 2-year budget.