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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.
Analysis
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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.
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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.
Analysis
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Philip Wegmann
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January 22, 2024
Nikki Haley Gets the Two-Person Race She Wanted
Haley looked past DeSantis immediately after Iowa to set her sights on Trump almost exclusively in New Hampshire.
Analysis
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Russ Latino
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January 14, 2024
Former Trump Health Adviser says Medicaid expansion “not the conservative position”
Brian Blase served as Health Adviser to President Donald Trump from 2017 to 2019. He says there are more reasons to oppose Medicaid expansion in 2024 than even a decade ago.
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Magnolia Tribune
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January 14, 2024
Magnolia Tribune Sitdown with Trump Health Adviser Brian Blase
In episode 2 of The Sitdown, Magnolia Tribune CEO Russ Latino talks to former Trump Health Adviser Brian Blase about Medicaid expansion.
Analysis
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Russ Latino
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December 31, 2023
2024 Legislative Preview: The issues that could dominate the session
Education, healthcare, tax cuts, PERS, and the ballot initiative process all loom large over the 2024 session.
News
News
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Jeremy Pittari
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September 18, 2026
Lawmakers say Ag Commissioner order on excused school absences is non-binding
News
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Jeremy Pittari
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September 18, 2026
House lawmakers exploring ways to cut Mississippi property taxes, car tag fees
News
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Cass Rutledge
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September 18, 2026
Industrial Timber expanding its Ripley operations with $2.6 million investment
Business
Business
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Frank Corder
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September 15, 2026
Hitachi Energy brings largest U.S. investment to date to Mississippi
Business
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Frank Corder
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September 10, 2026
General Atomics announced second expansion this year, bringing 125 more jobs to Shannon
Business
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Frank Corder
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September 10, 2026
C Spire expanding fiber network with new high-capacity corridor between Jackson and Olive Branch
Culture
Culture
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Matt Friedeman
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September 20, 2026
What football can teach us about discipleship
Culture
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Brett Martel, Associated Press
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September 18, 2026
Kiffin’s return to face the program he spurned looms over No. 7 LSU’s visit to No. 8 Ole Miss
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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September 18, 2026
Acclaimed graphic novelist John Jennings to lead weeklong residency at The MAX
Opinion
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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September 16, 2026
Despite many statutory protections, there is no clear constitutional right to clean water
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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September 15, 2026
Sydney Sweeney Novig Ad: Body positivity’s double standard
Opinion
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Merle Flowers
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September 10, 2026
Mississippi does not have pharmacies to spare
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