Medicaid

Biden

Medicaid | Amanda Seitz, Associated Press •

November 26, 2024

Biden proposes Medicare and Medicaid cover costly weight-loss drugs for millions of obese Americans

The proposal, which would not be finalized until after President-elect Donald Trump takes office, could cost taxpayers as much as $35 billion over the next decade.

Medicaid | Starla Brown •

October 15, 2024

Medicaid expansion in Mississippi is not the answer. Here’s why

Medicaid was never designed to be a primary insurance provider for able-bodied consumers, writes Starla Brown.

Medicaid | Frank Corder •

April 11, 2024

Part two of Governor Reeves’ Medicaid reimbursement reforms gains CMS approval

The estimated result of the proposal will provide an additional $160 million for hospitals annually, which is $23 million more than originally projected.

Medicaid | Russ Latino •

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.

Medicaid | Russ Latino •

March 17, 2024

Halftime in Medicaid Expansion fight: Where do things stand?

The battle over whether or not to expand Medicaid in Mississippi reaches halftime with the contest still very much in doubt.

Medicaid | Frank Corder •

March 5, 2024

POLL: What Do Republican Voters Think About Medicaid Expansion?

When framed as "Obamacare's Medicaid expansion," 81 percent of Republican primary voters oppose the policy. Opposition increases to over 90 percent when GOP voters are introduced to more substantive policy arguments against Medicaid expansion.

News

News | Daniel Tyson •

January 10, 2025

Mississippi House plan to eliminate state income tax to drop Friday, here’s what’s in it

News | Michael Sisak, Associated Press , Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press , Jake Offenhartz, Associated Press , Michelle L. Price, Associated Press •

January 10, 2025

Judge sentences Trump in hush money case but declines to impose any punishment

News | Magnolia Tribune •

January 10, 2025

Magnolia Mornings: January 10, 2025

Business

Business | Lynne Jeter •

January 9, 2025

AI-related executive order signed by Governor Reeves

Business | Lynne Jeter •

January 8, 2025

Global venture capital firm gener8tor focuses on the Magnolia State

Business | Lynne Jeter •

January 7, 2025

Governor Reeves to sign AI executive order Wednesday

Culture

Culture | Robert St. John •

January 13, 2025

Holy smokes: Discovering barbecue heaven at Sacred Ground

Culture | C.H. Spurgeon •

January 13, 2025

Sit at the table

Culture | Matt Friedeman •

January 12, 2025

Church attendance steadily declining, congregations should focus outward

Opinion

Opinion | Sid Salter •

January 8, 2025

Mississippi ‘yellow dog’ Democrat remembers Carter’s moderate stance on race, strong faith

Opinion | James McHale •

January 6, 2025

A modern MTAG for a stronger Mississippi workforce

Opinion | Bill Crawford •

January 6, 2025

Legislators focus on $7 billion but will spend $28 billion