Author’s Note: This is the fifth in a series of articles about Nebraska’s Medicaid program, the Unicameral’s apparent intent to expand it, and the many reasons why expansion is an uncommonly bad idea. Although they don’t have to be read in order, here are links to the previously-published articles in the series, and see the […]
VIDEO NE State Senators Debate & Vote LB599 Medicaid Expansion for Illegals
Below is video from last Wednesday’s Unicameral floor speeches and the votes to over ride the Governor’s vetoes of LB599 and its funding bill, LB599A. Each video is proceeded by: Senator’s name and district number Re-election status Detailed list of how each Senator voted in each of the four rounds required to pass the bills […]
NE Legislature Passes Reckless Medicaid Expansion Providing Benefits to Illegal Immigrants
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, April 19, 2012 Media Inquiries Nebraska Legislature Passes Reckless Medicaid Expansion Providing Benefits to Illegal Immigrants Lincoln, NE Nebraska’s State Legislature voted Wednesday afternoon, the 60th and final day of the 102nd Unicameral, 2nd Session, to override Governor Dave Heineman’s veto of LB599, a bill which creates a separate Nebraska Medicaid […]
How NE Senators Voted: LB599 (and FUNDING) Veto Overrides
How NE State Senators voted on LB599 veto override AND its funding mechanism. We’ve also provided information on Senators’ re-election status. Read full articleHow NE Senators Voted: LB599 (and FUNDING) Veto Overrides
