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Russ Latino
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April 23, 2024
Partial Medicaid expansion better deal for state than full expansion
Partial Medicaid expansion could save the state up to $180 million annually when compared to full expansion proposals, while covering the same number of people. Here's how.
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Russ Latino
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April 22, 2024
Medicaid expansion arguments crumble under mild scrutiny
Answering seven false arguments being advanced by supporters of Medicaid expansion.
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Bill King
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April 17, 2024
U.S. fatalities in 2023 return to pre-pandemic trendline
It is unquestionable that the coronavirus pandemic exacted an enormous toll but a great deal of the damage was also due to our reactions to it.
Analysis
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Russ Latino
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April 17, 2024
‘Arkansas model’ pushed by Medicaid expansion advocates worst of both worlds
As Mississippi’s legislative session nears close, lobbyists and progressive media outlets have begun pushing the ‘Arkansas model’ as a compromise. It’s a bad play for current Medicaid enrollees and the state budget
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Russ Latino
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April 9, 2024
Fixing PERS in 5 ‘not so easy’ steps
As state leaders grapple with how to address a growing unfunded liability in the Mississippi's Public Employee Retirement System, here are five not so easy steps to honor the promises made to current employees and retirees, ensure long-term solvency, and protect taxpayers.
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Russ Latino
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April 3, 2024
PERS inaction amounts to fiddling while Rome burns
It’s hard to reconcile Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann describing PERS reform as “the major issue of the session,” with the Senate’s decision to kill HB 1590, the only bill that could have implemented reforms this session.
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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.
News
News
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Frank Corder
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October 30, 2025
Governor Reeves orders reestablishment of Presidential Fitness Test in Mississippi schools
News
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Daniel Tyson
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October 30, 2025
Mississippi senators hear concerns from farmers as state’s agriculture industry struggles
News
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Jeremy Pittari
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October 30, 2025
“One Door Policy” Task Force dives into workforce development, other public assistance programs
Business
Business
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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October 29, 2025
Federal Reserve cuts key rate as government shutdown clouds economic outlook
Business
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Magnolia Tribune
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October 27, 2025
Delta Grain investing $3.76 million to expand Sidon operations
Business
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Daniel Tyson
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October 23, 2025
Entergy Mississippi breaks ground on $1.2 billion Vicksburg Advanced Power Station
Culture
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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October 30, 2025
Del Rendon Foundation honors life, legacy of Starkville art teacher
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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October 30, 2025
The pathway to holiness
Culture
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Chris Burrows, Associated Press
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October 29, 2025
Mississippi’s AD prepares again to keep Lane Kiffin with big coaching jobs available
Opinion
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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October 29, 2025
Shutdown impacts in Mississippi require an understanding of reliance on federal funds
Opinion
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Daniel Sparks
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October 24, 2025
Mississippi taking strides to reduce harm from smoking
Opinion
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Grant Callen
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October 23, 2025
If lawmakers are trying to defund public education, they aren’t very good at it
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