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and children with serious psychiatric disabilities.

These are just some of the ways that the governor is trying to rein in state Medicaid spending in the face of the budget deficit. And, while the state is trying to curb Medicaid spending, it is also trying to respond to lobbying by county executives who are asking the state to take over their 25% share of the tab for local Medicaid recipients, a burden that is quickly driving county property taxes through the roof.

The April 1st deadline to adopt a state budget has not been met since 1984. It is anticipated that this year legislative leaders will accelerate the pace at which they iron out their differences, since all 212 seats of the state legislature are up for re-election in November. We urge you to contact your state representative NOW and make them earn your vote.