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Speaker, lieutenant governor disagree on sending Medicaid expansion to the ballot
As Mississippi lawmakers continue to have differences over if and how to expand Medicaid, House Speaker Jason White’s idea to allow voters to decide on the matter is not being welcomed by the Senate. On Wednesday evening, the Republican speaker announced his chamber’s plan to submit a ballot referendum to...
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House Republicans, seeking last-minute Medicaid expansion deal, propose letting voters decide the issue
House Republicans on Wednesday night announced they will ask the Senate to agree to a proposal that would place Medicaid expansion on November’s statewide...
House Republicans, seeking last-minute Medicaid expansion deal, propose letting voters decide the issue
House Republicans on Wednesday night announced they will ask the Senate to agree to a proposal that would place Medicaid expansion on November’s statewide...
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Publisher’s Note | Building A Diverse Newsroom Is Simple, But Takes Work
I was utterly floored when a media colleague tagged me in a group chat to congratulate our team on winning the Robert McGruder Diversity...
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Lawmakers nearing compromise on Medicaid expansion plan amid gridlock
After skipping out on Thursday’s meeting to discuss Medicaid expansion in Mississippi, Senate conferees have expressed willingness to work with the House of Representatives to draft a proposal that would provide federal healthcare coverage to the working poor. Lawmakers in both chambers had been in a state of gridlock over...
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House, Senate close in on Medicaid expansion agreement
Senate leaders have agreed to expand Medicaid coverage to people earning up to 138% of the federal poverty level or about $20,000 annually as...
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House, Senate close in on Medicaid expansion agreement
Senate leaders have agreed to expand Medicaid coverage to people earning up to 138% of the federal poverty level or about $20,000 annually as...
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Experts dispel fears that Medicaid expansion is too costly for Mississippi
National studies and experts in Medicaid expansion states refute concerns voiced in Mississippi’s legislative conference committee that costs to the state would exceed projections.
Among...
