Matteson Star in Matteson, Illinois

Edgar budget aims at education funding with Medicaid backlog caveat

Springfield area reps praised the education funding in Gov. Edgar’s proposed budget while criticizing the small share devoted to paying Medicaid bills. The plan follows a net $620 million rise in general revenue funds, with about $300 million for education and $60 million for Medicaid arrears, amid ongoing federal hurdles to a managed care system.