They represent the first recommendations from the rural development study committee appointed last year . . .
Democratic lawmakers argue it’s good policy with a good payback in federal funds . . .
A Senate study committee listens attentively to healthcare advocates argue in favor of Medicaid expansion — a rare event at the Georgia capitol . . .
Gov. Nathan Deal says he is at least looking at a Medicaid expansion proposal worked up by a Georgia Chamber of Commerce task force . . .
Republican legislators are starting to divide over whether they will support or oppose the Georgia Chamber’s proposals to expand Medicaid coverage under the Affordable Care Act . . .
A special healthcare committee recommends ways for Georgia to expand Medicaid coverage through a federal Obamacare waiver . . .
Georgia could be in line for greatly increased federal funds if it goes ahead with Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act . . .
Green Party presidential Jill Stein submits her signatures to be on Georgia’s general election ballot, as does a challenger to state Rep. Gerald Greene . . .
A new report from the Georgia Budget & Policy Institute details the shortage of hospital beds and physicians in a majority of the state’s counties . . .
Louisiana has become the first Deep South state to expand Medicaid as part of the Affordable Care Act; there may be some lessons here for Georgia . . .
