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Governor looking at special session for expanding Medicaid in Montana

Gov. Steve Bullock, some Democratic legislators and others have been discussing whether to call a special legislative session next month to consider Medicaid expansion and other issues, such as funding Bullock’s $45 million plan for infrastructure in eastern Montana.

Yet at least one Republican lawmaker involved in talks about Medicaid said this week it’s a bad idea, and that most Republicans likely would oppose it.

"It’s illogical to have a special session (in June)," said Sen. Fred Thomas, R-Stevensville. "Special sessions aren’t special; they’re a nasty cat. … You throw (Medicaid) into a special session, and it’s not going to come out good, no matter what."

By MIKE DENNISON – Ravalli Republic

Full Story: http://ravallirepublic.com/news/local/article_28b1af2e-e14f-11e3-a51d-0019bb2963f4.html

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