The dust has settled and the session is over for 2014, but some issues where still left on the table. Medicaid coverage expansion and transit funding are just two of the important subjects that still need to be addressed. The Governor has sent a team to Washington to bargain with the Feds for funding cooperationContinue reading “2014 Legislative Session: Week 7”
Category Archives: 2014 Session
2014 Legislative Session: Week 6
Thank you again for the continuous flow of surveys; each one gives me “food for thought” on how I can better represent you and our community. Everyone has a personal and new perspective on issues that I take into consideration. I am trying to make contact with those who have questions, but it might takeContinue reading “2014 Legislative Session: Week 6”
2014 Legislative Session: Week 5
Friends, This week there have been some important proposals regarding Medicaid and its future in Utah. The Governor has presented a proposal, the House has one, and the Senate also has their version. So, as you see, time will only tell which one bubbles to the top and receives the most support. Without taking theContinue reading “2014 Legislative Session: Week 5”
2014 Legislative Session: Week 3
The third week has passed in this year’s session and we have been busy working away. We have seen many bills come to our committees for review and now we are going to start seeing House bills with different legislation. I sit on several committees this year where I have seen some large pieces ofContinue reading “2014 Legislative Session: Week 3”