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Federal court strikes down Mississippi’s lifetime voting ban for convicted felons

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2023-08-05 12:17:13

SUMMARY: The Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that a Mississippi implementing a lifetime ban on some convicted felons is unconstitutional. The court ruled that the provision violates the eighth amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which outlaws cruel and unusual punishment. The law, implemented in 1890 during the Jim Crow era, was allegedly a measure aimed at disenfranchising Black voters. The court has ordered the to stop enforcing the portion of the law that prevents certain individuals from voting. If upheld, the ruling could result in the restoration of voting rights for many by the November 7 general elections.

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Gov. Reeves declares Emergency Medical Services Week in Mississippi

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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) in Mississippi. are encouraged to express gratitude towards EMS workers, technicians, paramedics, dispatchers, nurses, physicians, firefighters, and . The Mississippi Department of Health highlighted the continuous readiness of EMS teams to 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 on May 21 with a special featuring various exhibits and demonstrations.

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Southern Miss baseball looks to defend Sun Belt title

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www.supertalk.fm – Hunter Dawkins – 2024-05-19 10:01:13

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Reeves celebrates Medicaid expansion dying as Hosemann questions governor’s numbers

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www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2024-05-17 15:22:05

SUMMARY: Mississippi lawmakers did not agree on a expansion plan during their . Governor Tate Reeves, who opposes such expansions, celebrated the halt as a victory on social , deeming it an “Obamacare Medicaid Expansion scheme.” The Senate's only vote on the issue showed more favor than opposition among but was not enough to override a veto. Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann pointed out that the House and Senate supported expansion but clashed over work requirements. Hosemann believes CMS may accept a work requirement in the future. Current costs would be largely federally covered, with Mississippi benefiting financially. Mississippi remains one of the few states without Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act, and rural hospitals are advocating for it to alleviate costs from uninsured .

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