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Editorial: Health Care Crisis
SUMMARY: Mississippi is facing a healthcare crisis with high rates of diabetes, hypertension, cancer mortality, kidney disease, and stroke. Millions of federal dollars are available to expand Medicaid, potentially solving the crisis. However, Governor Reeves opposes Medicaid expansion. Mississippi must prioritize affordable healthcare to address preventable health issues. State leadership successfully addressed education challenges in the past, indicating potential for healthcare improvement. While Medicaid expansion may not be the sole solution, alternative options must be explored. Time is of the essence in addressing the state's healthcare crisis before it escalates further. Expanding preventive healthcare is crucial. (100 words)
Editorial: Health Care Crisis
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Mississippi House approves alternative version of INSPIRE Act
SUMMARY: The house recently passed a new education funding formula as an alternative to the Inspire act. This new formula focuses on providing more funding to districts with lower tax bases. This move comes after the house leadership made it clear that they will not be funding into the Mississippi adequate education program in the future. The bill, which passed unanimously, will now move on to the Senate for further consideration. With one week left in the session, there is still work to be done on Medicaid expansion and finalizing the funding formula. Stay tuned for more updates on this ongoing discussion.
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Former Noxubee County sheriff to plead guilty
SUMMARY: noon, former Noxe County Sheriff Terry Grasser is set to plead guilty next month after court documents revealed a change of plea hearing scheduled for May 7th in federal court. Grasser and one of his deputies were indicted by a Federal grand jury for receiving bribes in 2022. If convicted, Grasser could face up to 10 years in prison. The case highlights issues of corruption within law enforcement and underscores the consequences of unethical behavior by those in positions of power.
Former sheriff Terry Grassaree is expected to plead guilty next month in federal court in Jackson. A grand jury indicted the former sheriff on bribery allegations.
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