Paper cutout of family The Medicaid burden on state budgets will pose a challenge for President-elect Joe Biden, who wants to expand Medicaid and reduce the number of uninsured people. (Photo: Shutterstock)

The coronavirus pandemic is having a domino effect on state budgets. Tax revenues have fallen and many unemployed Americans are enrolling in Medicaid, forcing state leaders to consider cutting benefits and reimbursements, the Wall Street Journal reported.

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