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Russ Latino
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March 17, 2024
Halftime in Medicaid Expansion fight: Where do things stand?
The battle over whether or not to expand Medicaid in Mississippi reaches halftime with the contest still very much in doubt.
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Clifton Carroll
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March 12, 2024
Growth of aerospace industry a win for Mississippi
Mississippi is enjoying historic economic success, but we’ve got to keep our foot on the gas pedal.
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David Olson
, Nathan Sanders
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March 6, 2024
Mississippi can build on recent education wins this year
Mississippi is one of 15 states with a current ESA program and could be the eleventh state to offer universal school choice to all students within its borders.
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Sid Salter
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March 6, 2024
Helping Mississippi’s Working Poor Get Healthcare is Economic Development in Action
Columnist Sid Salter says the Mississippi Legislature should finish the job and expand Medicaid.
Opinion
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Jeremy England
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March 4, 2024
In-Person Early Voting Can Increase Election Integrity and Voting Opportunities for Mississippians
State Sen. Jeremy England (R) writes that the Magnolia State is one of only three states in the nation not to offer in-person early voting. He says it is time to change that.
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Pepper Crutcher
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February 29, 2024
Mississippi Medicaid Expansion: Don’t Lose a Friend Over This
Pepper Crutcher discusses the complexities of Medicaid expansion.
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Mike Chaney
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February 28, 2024
Mississippi Home Mitigation Program Would Save Money, Property and Lives
Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney says Mississippi is among the top ten most expensive states for homeowners’ insurance with an average premium greater than $1,500 per year.
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Russ Latino
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February 28, 2024
No, a Work Requirement for Medicaid Expansion is Not Going to be Approved by September
Russ Latino says if legislative leaders were serious about work requirements and seriously confident it would be approved, they would make Medicaid expansion contingent upon approval.
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Sid Salter
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February 28, 2024
Calls to scrap, change or replace the MAEP funding formula have consequences
Columnist Sid Salter says the Mississippi Adequate Education Formula continues to be a highly political plan conceived not to “fully fund” education but to avoid losing in the federal courts.
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Lesley Davis
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February 27, 2024
Mississippi Kids Deserve to be Protected from Child Pornography and Online Obscenity
Lesley Davis calls on lawmakers to support and pass Senate Bill 2256 and House Bill 1363 this session.
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Russ Latino
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February 27, 2024
140,000 or more Mississippians could lose private health insurance with Medicaid expansion
Medicaid expansion would make people earning between 100-138 percent of the Federal Poverty Level ineligible for private health plans on the ACA exchange, forcing them off those plans and onto Medicaid.
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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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Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press
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April 30, 2026
U.S. Senate bans its own members and staff from betting in prediction markets
News
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Frank Corder
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April 30, 2026
With Kirby not seeking re-election, Yancey announces run for Senate District 30
News
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Jeremy Pittari
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April 30, 2026
State Board of Education approves updated internal audit charter
Business
Business
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Frank Corder
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April 23, 2026
Mississippi companies invited to participate in 2026 Southeastern U.S.–Canadian Provinces Conference
Business
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Frank Corder
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April 22, 2026
Corderill investing $100 million at Meridian data center campus
Business
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Frank Corder
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April 17, 2026
Walmart announces plan to remodel 19 Mississippi stores
Culture
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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April 30, 2026
Rediscover the original Solly’s Hot Tamales in Vicksburg
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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April 30, 2026
The ultimate reality
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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April 29, 2026
“Ellenpalooza” coming to Bay St. Louis
Opinion
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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April 29, 2026
U.S. Supreme Court’s voting rights decision carries big implications for Mississippi
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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April 29, 2026
Reeves’ decision to preemptively call a special session for judicial redistricting is shrewd
Opinion
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Roger Wicker
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April 24, 2026
Finish the job In Iran, but don’t forget China
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