Although the plan is impossible to pass with a Democratic majority in Congress, leaving Virginia in control of Medicaid funding via federal block grants could reignite last year’s expansion battle.
Northam Vetoes GOP Bills Making Healthcare More Productive
Governor Ralph Northam vetoed four GOP bills that he claims would “undermine” Virginia’s health insurance marketplace and raise the cost of care for everyone. Ironically, this is the same problem that Republican senators say their proposals were set to fix.
Virginia Senate Reconvenes May 14 For Work On State Budget
On May 14, members of the Virginia State Senate will return to Bank Street in Richmond to finish, hopefully, the two-year state budget, over one month after spending plans from the lower chamber were forwarded.
Lack Of School Funding Overshadowed By Medicaid Expansion
As lawmakers are back in Richmond to deal with Medicaid expansion, the lack of school funding will also become a budgetary discussion.
Speaker Cox Releases Statement On General Assembly Special Session
Lawmakers have made their way back to Richmond for the General Assembly’s special session to discuss and vote on the final two-year state budget.
Virginia Healthcare Reform Shows $6,500 Cost Cutting Potential Per Patient
As Medicaid expansion looms over Virginia lawmakers, Governor Northam’s Heath and Human Services secretary says he wants to decrease healthcare costs.
Joint Statement From Speaker Kirk Cox, GOP Leaders On Special Session
A joint statement has been released by Speaker Kirk Cox and the Republican leadership after bills introduced by the governor ahead of the special session.
Republican Bowl Win Makes Northam’s Medicaid Expansion Tougher
The Virginia House of Delegates just tipped back into the favor of Republicans before a battle with Medicaid expansion with Governor-elect Northam.
Progressives Are Very Unhappy With Ralph Northam
Set aside how the GOP is expected to work with progressives who believe they are “evil” — how is Northam going to bring his Democratic base to heel?
RTD: S&P Global Negative On Virginia Bond Ratings
Standards and Poor Global issued a mild rebuke to the state of Virginia’s finances as the “rainy day fund” continues to be raided even in good times.