Victorious Again!

Legislative Team Veto-Proof triumphed again over the Executive Branch, winning the first ever Softball Grudge Match 4-3 at Franklin Covey Field!

Medicaid Interim Committee

The Medicaid Interim Committee, created during the 2006 General Session for the express purpose of studying the entire Medicaid landscape, will hold its first meeting June 14, 2006 at 8:00 am in the room W135 of the West House Building, State Capitol Complex.

The Governor Could Fund Medicaid Now!

Rep. Jeff Alexander, R-Provo, provided this post. The same post is also available on his personal blog.

The Governor’s message in the Tribune regarding Medicaid dental benefits is confusing. It seems that he, and obviously the Media, do not understand how the budgeting process works. The Legislature doesn’t need to approve the Medicaid Dental funding. The Health Department can make that decision themselves.

Worker’s Compensation Coverage for Firefighters and Drug Task Force Officers

Rep. Joe Murray, R-Ogden, offers this post about, HB 9, a bill he sponsored during the 2006 General Session. The recent death of Officer Jose Argueta from cancer earlier this week underscores the importance of this bill.