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Mississippi House makes history with Medicaid expansion bill that now awaits Senate’s approval

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3 months ago

February 28, 2024

www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2024-02-28 16:21:34

SUMMARY: The Mississippi House, dominated by Republicans, passed a bill to extend Medicaid to 200,000 employed individuals lacking private health insurance, stipulating a work requirement pending federal approval. The legislation ensures full expansion regardless, by September 2024, if the work requirement is unapproved. Rep. McGee advocated fervently for the expansion, citing it as a moral and health necessity, considering Mississippi's poor health indicators. The state's 10% funding share for expansion will come from a tax on managed care organizations. The bill also contains precautions against federal funding reduction and people switching unnecessarily from private to Medicaid coverage. Governor Tate Reeves criticized the bill, aligning it with Obamacare, but was met with potential legislative override.

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Months after fans called for Lemonis’ job, Mississippi State baseball back in postseason

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12 hours ago

May 19, 2024

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www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2024-05-19 17:33:25

SUMMARY: Three months ago, Mississippi State fans criticized head baseball coach Chris Lemonis, doubting his 2021 championship success. Now, as postseason play begins, Lemonis is enjoying renewed support. Despite recent disappointments, the Bulldogs are ranked and in the top half of the SEC. Lemonis is focused on SEC Tournament success and preparing for a regional. National analyst Eric Sorenson and Kendall Rogers from D1Baseball champion Lemonis, suggesting the two lackluster seasons were anomalies. Heading into the SEC Tournament as a five-seed, Mississippi State may face hosting challenges, but Lemonis argues his team deserves it. They face rival Ole Miss on Tuesday.

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Gov. Reeves declares Emergency Medical Services Week in Mississippi

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16 hours ago

May 19, 2024

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www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2024-05-19 13:32:01

SUMMARY: Governor Tate Reeves has proclaimed May 19-25 as Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week in Mississippi. Residents are encouraged to express gratitude towards EMS workers, including technicians, paramedics, dispatchers, nurses, physicians, firefighters, and police officers. The Mississippi State Department of Health highlighted the continuous readiness of EMS teams to provide lifesaving care, which significantly improves survival and recovery rates. This year marks the 50th National EMS Week, celebrated nationwide. In Mississippi, the public is invited to honor EMS personnel at the Mississippi Trade Mart in Jackson on May 21 with a special event featuring various exhibits and demonstrations.

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