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First stimulus dollars for Ky to help with Medicaid

By Lisa Autry

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Bowling Green, Ky – The first tangible effects of the federal stimulus package may be noticed by states as soon as this week. Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear says Washington is expected to start doling out money soon for Medicaid costs. Governor Beshear expects the state to receive close to $1 billion in Medicaid help over the next two years. Lisa Autry reports.