State House OKs Haslam’s $33.3 billion budget, denies Medicaid expansion

Gov. Bill Haslam announces a healthier communities initiative at the state Capitol in Nashville on March 11, 2015. Gov. Bill Haslam announces a healthier communities initiative at the state Capitol in Nashville on March 11, 2015.

By Andy Sher April 16, 2015 1 min read

NASHVILLE — The state House today approved Republican Gov. Bill Haslam’s proposed $33.3 billion budget after turning back Democrats’ efforts that would have allowed Haslam to pursue an expansion of Medicaid.

The 2015-16 spending plan includes $165.8 million in incentives for VW’s planned SUV line in Chattanooga.