March 21, 2008...6:58 pm
BOBBY HARRISON: Good Friday at Capitol
JACKSON - The Mississippi Legislature is dealing with less controversial bills this year.
The process is moving so smoothly that both the House and Senate left early Thursday and is taking off Good Friday. No complaints here. Nobody should complain that the Legislature is
taking off a Friday.
But at some point soon, the Legislature is going to have to address the about $90 million shortfall facing the Division of Medicaid. Many believe that sometimes as early as in April Medicaid will run out of money unless a funding source is found to make up the shortfall.
So, the Legislature should enjoy the long holiday weekend with family and friends.
While the controversy has been limited thus far, legislators will face some tough decisions this term. And in the political process, tough decisions spur controversy.
Read more of Bobby Harrison’s coverage in Jackson each day in the Daily Journal.
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