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On Monday, legislative leaders unveiled their plans for the 2025 Session, and on Tuesday they gaveled in the session to begin their work.

Dallas, revived his proposal for a Medicaid expansion program in case state or federal Republican leaders change their minds.

The health care crisis is upon us. In response to soaring costs, a jumbled patchwork of insurance programs, and criti ...