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Russ Latino
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April 2, 2024
Mississippi could lose out on billions if it expands Medicaid
The state could lose over $1 billion annually in private health insurance payments to providers if it expands Medicaid, with over 180,000 individuals shifted from higher paying private plans onto Medicaid.
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Russ Latino
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March 21, 2024
Comparing the House and Senate Medicaid Expansion Plans
From a conservative perspective, the Senate Medicaid plan is better in almost every conceivable way. It's still welfare expansion for abled-bodied people that will increase the size of government and people's dependency on it.
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Russ Latino
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February 26, 2024
Hoosier warning: Billion dollar hole in Indiana’s Medicaid program
Under then-Gov. Mike Pence, Indiana was one of the first states to expand Medicaid following the passage of Obamacare. It now faces a billion dollar shortfall in the program and is slashing benefits to disabled families.
Analysis
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Bigger Pie Forum
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February 19, 2024
PERS Puts Pressure on Local Hospitals
As the state evaluates how to improve rural healthcare, Bigger Pie Forum suggests policymakers consider all impacts – including the burden of skyrocketing PERS costs – on Mississippi rural hospitals.
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Russ Latino
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February 4, 2024
No, our tax code does not favor the wealthy at the expense of the poor
The notion that higher income earners are not paying their "fair share," whether nationally or in Mississippi, is utter nonsense.
Analysis
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Russ Latino
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January 28, 2024
When helping hurts, the risks of Medicaid expansion in Mississippi
As discussions begin on whether and how to expand Medicaid in Mississippi, there are considerable risks to the existing Medicaid population, future enrollees & the long-term trajectory of the state.
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Philip Wegmann
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January 22, 2024
Nikki Haley Gets the Two-Person Race She Wanted
Haley looked past DeSantis immediately after Iowa to set her sights on Trump almost exclusively in New Hampshire.
Analysis
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Russ Latino
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January 14, 2024
Former Trump Health Adviser says Medicaid expansion “not the conservative position”
Brian Blase served as Health Adviser to President Donald Trump from 2017 to 2019. He says there are more reasons to oppose Medicaid expansion in 2024 than even a decade ago.
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Magnolia Tribune
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January 14, 2024
Magnolia Tribune Sitdown with Trump Health Adviser Brian Blase
In episode 2 of The Sitdown, Magnolia Tribune CEO Russ Latino talks to former Trump Health Adviser Brian Blase about Medicaid expansion.
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Russ Latino
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December 31, 2023
2024 Legislative Preview: The issues that could dominate the session
Education, healthcare, tax cuts, PERS, and the ballot initiative process all loom large over the 2024 session.
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Russ Latino
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December 8, 2023
Hinds County Election Commission under fire for ballot shortages
Hinds County's Democratic Election Commissioners face scrutiny from Congress and from activist organizations over reported ballot shortages on Election Day.
Analysis
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Russ Latino
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December 5, 2023
Education choice not the issue in ACLU Mississippi lawsuit
The narrative that a court has ruled school choice in Mississippi is unconstitutional, or that the Supreme Court is currently considering the constitutionality of school choice, is unmitigated hogwash.
News
News
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Jeremy Pittari
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May 12, 2026
Mississippi Dept. of Health expanding substance use disorder treatment statewide
News
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Daniel Tyson
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May 12, 2026
Gas prices causing Mississippians to adjust family budgets, scale down summer plans
News
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Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
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May 12, 2026
U.S. consumer prices jump as Iran war sends energy prices rapidly higher
Business
Business
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Frank Corder
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May 12, 2026
M&M Bank’s Legear named chair of Atlanta Fed’s Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council
Business
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Frank Corder
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May 11, 2026
Lockers Manufacturing announces $9.7 million expansion in Batesville
Business
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Frank Corder
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April 23, 2026
Mississippi companies invited to participate in 2026 Southeastern U.S.–Canadian Provinces Conference
Culture
Culture
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Chris Burrows, Associated Press
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May 12, 2026
After a court win and first spring practice as Ole Miss’ No. 1 QB, Chambliss is ready to recharge
Culture
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Meredith Biesinger
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May 12, 2026
The Great Catsby Herb Cartel: Herbs, whimsy, and a backyard full of magic
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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May 12, 2026
Not so among you
Opinion
Opinion
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Trey Dellinger
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May 11, 2026
New Mississippi abortion pill law protects women
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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May 8, 2026
Something for everyone to hate in the redistricting debate
Opinion
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Christy Hovanetz
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May 6, 2026
Mississippi is raising the bar, and that’s a really good thing for kids
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