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May 15, 2013

Democrats work on Mississippi Medicaid expansion proposal

Democrats work on Mississippi Medicaid expansion proposal Mississippi legislative Democrats say they’re working on proposals to keep Medicaid alive and funded in the budget year that starts July 1. They say they’re doing this in case Republican Gov. Phil Bryant calls a special session before the end of June. However, Bryant said last week he…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
May 15, 2013

Cochran, Republicans Start Work on Massive Farm Bill

Cochran, Republicans Start Work on Massive Farm Bill The Senate has begun laying the groundwork on a massive farm bill that would cut spending while also creating new subsidies for farmers. The legislation the Senate Agriculture Committee is considering Tuesday makes concessions to Southern rice and peanut farmers, thanks to a new top Republican on…