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Budget Issues to Hangover into the 2018 Iowa Legislature

Budget Issues to Hangover into the 2018 Iowa Legislature

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Budget issues the State of Iowa is facing this year will hangover into the 2018 legislative session. Governor Kim Reynolds had to dip into reserve funds to balance this years budget.
Senator Randy Feenstra of Hull says the cuts of this year will impact many local governments and agencies next year…….

Feenstra says he is concerned with Medicaid, especially after moving toward private contractors……

Feenstra says he is hearing from those that depend on Medicaid services…..

Feenstra says he expects the changes to Medicaid to be a big issue in the next session.

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