A group of lawmakers are expected to continue discussions privately this week on a plan to create a health insurance pool for all public employees and teachers. House Speaker Andy Dillon's insurance plan has received a lot of criticism from traditionally Democratic supporters. Meanwhile, many prominent Republicans have shown interest in the plan.

Democratic Representative Tim Melton says he thinks it will be hard for Republicans to find fault in the plan, even though Dillon may be running for the Democratic nomination for governor. Melton is on the panel negotiating the plan. He says lawmakers are pushing forward with negotiations.