Medicaid expansion bill faces delay amid leadership control
Medicaid invoked a procedure to exempt the expansion bill from a deadline while leadership in both chambers weighs debate. The measure mirrors last year’s proposal, requiring work for most able adults in the expansion group and using federal funds to cover most costs. Supporters claim no net state cost due to higher rebates and private plan revenues, though some acknowledge potential state costs. Statehouse reporter Peter Hancock.
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City Commission reviews First Amendment and protest events
City officials plan a review of the First Amendment by the city attorney and a recap of the February 3 protests by the police chief. Commissioners seek more information. police reported one arrest and one citation in a largely non-violent protest on Massachusetts Street with flags including Confederate banners. Residents spoke of fear and unease amid footage of a protester with an anarchist flag and a broken pole. The commission will also consider LifeLine discount changes to extend benefits to disabled and veteran residents, and adopt a charter ordinance to authorize alternate construction methods for city projects. The meeting begins at 5:45 p.m. at City Hall, 6 E Sixth St.
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Controversial free speech bill targets colleges and universities
The measure would create free speech zones on campuses, bar revoking guest speaker invitations based on anticipated reactions, and let institutions regulate time place and manner of speech. It cites Goldwater Institute model legislation and faces local resistance and debates over state control and social media policies.
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County Hopes and Hurdles in Mental Health and Jail Budget
City leaders weigh a split tax plan to fund mental health services while avoiding jail expansion. If spring sales tax fails, a scaled jail build could proceed with existing funds, but not without political pressure. A mental health only ballot measure could emerge if voters reject the tax proposal, reshaping county budget choices and services.
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