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June 7, 2013

PENDER – Medicaid special session: Battle of rules and strate-gery – expect 3 Medicaid bills

Medicaid special session: Battle of rules and strate-gery Normally, Lawmakers consider two Medicaid bills each session. One to fund it and one to “reauthorize it.” The funding bill requires a majority of elected members to pass it. The reauthorization, which includes reauthorizing a bevvy of taxes and fees, requires a 3/5 supermajority. Stripping the taxes…
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June 6, 2013

Perry – Presley preaches populism

Perry – Presley preaches populism peaking at the Stennis Institute & Capitol Press Corps luncheon this week, Northern District Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley said he doesn’t care for labels like “pro-business and anti-business” that get thrown around. He argues keeping rates low for small businesses is pro-business, even if it comes at the detriment…