Mike Braun: “The big elephant in the room is Medicare, its high cost, and Social Security.”

The goal should be even simpler: pay for results, not volume.

“The state is also seeking additional FEMA support that could include home repairs or direct housing assistance for families whose needs cannot be met through available rentals,” according to Braun’s office.

Medicaid dollars intended for vulnerable children and families are not a slush fund.

We’re doing this out of the $2 billion of extra reserves we created in one year.