Medicaid overhaul disagreement among Republicans over expansion plan
Republicans clash over a gradual Medicaid overhaul with more state options and higher federal spending than the House bill. Four GOP governors push a plan claiming broad GOP support while Democratic governors stay absent. The issue centers on expansion, caps, block grants, and drug coverage, with impacts on millions and ongoing Senate moves.
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John Kasich
Ohio
Rick Snyder
Michigan
Brian
Sandoval
Nevada
Asa Hutchinson
Arkansas
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Kevin Smith
Rob Portman
Trish Riley
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National Academy For State Health Policy
Coal optimism grows on Trump plans for U S steel use
In McDowell County West Virginia optimism rises that President Trump’s proposed infrastructure and pipelines will boost demand for metallurgical coal. Local leaders note possible mine reopenings and higher coal severance tax receipts but warn gains will take months to materialize.
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Trump
Taylor
Mountain Valley
MVP
West Virginia
Chatham
Monroe County
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Giles County
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
FERC
United States
County weigh talks on Hatfield McCoy ATV lake as game changer
Evans envisions a new lake to accompany the Hatfield McCoy ATV trails in the county potentially boosting tourism and the tax base. Details on location and scope are uncertain. commissioners would assess feasibility with experts. Public reaction so far has been positive as discussions continue. Contact Charles Boothe at cboothe bottonline.com
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Charles
Cboothe
Bottonline
Evans
Commission
Charles Boothe
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