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calling a special legislative session, he said.
• Senate Republican Leader Tim Rave of Baltic said Sebelius might agree to negotiate with the state on details of any partial expansion.
• When Daugaard was asked what he would do if federal officials approved a partial expansion of Medicaid but would not permit a work requirement, he said he would want to consult the Legislature before deciding what to do.
• "I think this is a decision I should not make unilaterally," Daugaard said.
• House Democratic Leader Bernie Hunhoff of Yankton said he still believes South Dakota should expand Medicaid all the way to 138 percent of poverty level. He hopes the Legislature can approve some kind of expansion in the next two weeks.
• "I don't care how it happens as long as it happens," Hunhoff said.
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• PIERRE, S.D. (AP) -- A South Dakota panel has advanced a bill to keep cities from passing policies that target specific dog breeds.
• The debate on Thursday lasted over an hour, pitting property rights against local control.
• The House Local Government Committee voted 10-3 to approve the bill. It has already been approved by the Senate.
• Supporters say owners, not specific dogs, are responsible for dog attacks. They say law enforcement would struggle to identify specific breeds. They say owners have a right to choose their dog's breed.
• Opponents say many municipalities have policies on specific breeds and the issue should be handled locally. Others say insurance companies set policies against specific breeds and will continue to do so.
• Legislators mingled after the hearing sharing stories about their own dogs.
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