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Analysis  |  Russ Latino  • 
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
Analysis  |  Russ Latino  • 
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.