Thompson changes bill to cut Medicaid expenses
Thompson seeks to trim Medicaid costs in Illinois with a rewritten bill that officials say will save $106 million this year while preserving services. The change spreads cuts across hospital payments and bases a fixed rate on prior fees, with authority to adjust if needed.
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Thompson shifts prison plans south of Chicago
Governor James R. Thompson told the Illinois Corrections Association that a new state prison is being sought in northern Illinois after efforts to place one in Chicago failed. He favors converting underused facilities but warns time is short and would build if conversion proves impossible.
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