Thank you for staying in touch with me to show your support for Governor Walker’s plan to expand Medicaid in Alaska.
As you are likely aware, a powerful Co-Chair of the House Finance Committee recently announced that Republicans on the committee will be blocking the expansion until at least next year, and swiftly cancelled the hearing with no debate.
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The House Independent Democratic Coalition and the Senate Democrats have developed a plan of action and public hearings in response to the disappointing lack of progress in the special session.
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JUNEAU – The House Democratic Independent Coalition and the Senate Democrats will be holding a press availability at 1pm, TODAY, at the Anchorage LIO to discuss the disappointing lack of progress in the special session and to announce a plan of action for public hearings.
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An extended session has turned into a special session called by Governor Walker. The Legislature is now at a deadlock over such topics as education funding, expanding Medicaid and assistance for needy seniors.
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JUNEAU – The Alaska Independent Democratic Coalition concurs with Governor Bill Walker in his call for lawmakers to continue working towards a fully funded budget before taking a break from the special session in Juneau. On Monday, without support from the 13 members of the Coalition, the House and Senate Majorities approved a FY 2016 budget that includes a five percent cut to public education and spending over $3 billion more than available revenue. This flawed budget could result in the elimination of vital state services as soon as August.
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