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simple, regrettable mistake—a miscast vote kept 70,000 Montanans from getting healthcare coverage last year. Since then, Democratic Gov. Steve Bullock has been pushing for Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act, and
continues to do so with his budget for the next two years.
HELENA — Gov. Steve Bullock on Monday released his proposed budget for the 2016-2017 biennium that includes a new way to expand Medicaid, a voluntary pre-kindergarten program and a $300 million commitment for infrastructure projects statewide. […]
"The budget is a reflection of the values of our state," Bullock said at a press conference. "Montanans recognize that our state is outperforming the nation, and we can continue this through responsible fiscal management and thoughtful investments in priorities like jobs, education, health care and infrastructure."
Montana has a Republican-dominated legislature in the coming session, as it did last year, but Bullock has found some Republican support from more moderate members of the GOP. Whether they'll moderate to the point of doing the right thing by 70,000 Montanans.