Medicaid expansion could get more bipartisan debate at the Gold Dome this year

The gold dome of the Georgia Capitol gleams in the sun, Aug. 27, 2022, in front of the skyline of downtown Atlanta. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)

Georgia’s state legislative session is just getting started. And already there are signs Medicaid expansion could continue to be a hot topic during the session.

But this year for the first time, it’s not just among Democratic lawmakers.

Full expansion has historically been a nonstarter among state Republicans. This year, some high-ranking GOP officials say they’re at least open to discussing it.