State lawmakers have voted to override Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley’s veto on the general fund budget over Medicaid funding. Senators voted 22-10 and the House of Representatives voted 71-24 Tuesday to override Bentley and enact the spending plan against his wishes. Bentley said the budget does not give adequate funding to the state’s Medicaid program. The governor said Medicaid would…
Governor Robert Bentley on Thursday announced his decision to veto the General Fund Budget that passed the Alabama Legislature Wednesday. “The General Fund Budget is unacceptable because it lacks adequate funding for essential government services,” Governor Robert Bentley said. “The proposed appropriation falls short of what the Medicaid Agency will require to provide services for the over one million Alabamians,…
Alabama lawmakers could give final approval to the General Fund budget on Tuesday, setting up an expected veto by Gov. Robert Bentley over Medicaid funding. Bentley said Monday that the spending plan is unacceptable and he will veto it. The budget is $85 million short of the amount Bentley says is needed to adequately fund the state’s Medicaid program. Senate…
