Lawmakers vote to sue governor over Medicaid expansion plan

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) _ A committee of House and Senate lawmakers voted Tuesday to sue Gov. Bill Walker over his effort to expand Medicaid in Alaska, with Republican legislative leaders calling it a separation-of-powers issue.

The Legislative Council vote followed a closed-door executive session in Anchorage. The vote was 10-1, with Rep. Sam Kito III, D-Juneau, dissenting.

Walker called the council's actions disappointing and said he is not wavering in his position.

Walker moved to expand Medicaid coverage to people ages 19 to 64 who are not caring for dependent children, not disabled and not pr...