Governor in South Florida to Push Budget Recommendations

SOUTH MIAMI, Fla. (AP) -- Governor Jeb Bush will be in South Florida today to unveil his recommendations for the state's next budget.

The governor's focus will be on education and Medicaid changes.

Bush will announce proposed policy changes and enhancements on reading initiatives for Florida middle schools today. Tomorrow, he will release his recommendations on Medicaid, which is likely to be one of the dominant themes in the legislative session beginning March Eighth.

Education and the social services are the largest components of the state budget. The governor is expected to make his formal budget announcement on January 18th.

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