State Budget Approved By Committee

Last updated on Tuesday, February 20, 2007

(INDIANAPOLIS) - The Indiana House Ways and Means Committee has approved a $26-billion, two-year state budget proposed by House Democrats.

The spending plan now goes to the full House, where Democrats have the majority.

Some Republicans claim the budget doesn't include $225-million needed to cover expected cost increases in Medicaid.

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