A state senator pushing to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act asserts Nebraska needs to drop its opposition.
Senator John McCollister of Omaha told fellow lawmakers to quit listening to the rhetoric of the presidential campaign and focus on his proposal. . .

But, Senator Merv Riepe (ree-pee)of Ralston says the presidential race should have an impact on their deliberations. . .

A legislative committee is considering whether to send the Medicaid expansion proposal to the full legislature for debate.