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Legislation that would extend postpartum Medicaid passes House committee

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1 year ago

February 28, 2023

Legislation that would extend postpartum Medicaid from 60 days to 12 months has been passed by the House Medicaid Committee.

On Monday afternoon, House Speaker Philip Gunn announced that he will not block the legislature from voting on Senate Bill 2212 despite having a long history as an outspoken critic of increasing postpartum Medicaid benefits.

“There has been quite a bit of discussion about whether or not the postpartum benefits should be extended or not and I have been very clear on my position on that,” Gunn stated. “To be candid, I'm still not convinced that I'm all the way there. We're still going to move the bill along just to keep the discussion alive at the request of the governor.”

Governor Tate Reeves vowed to sign the extension if the bill was passed by the legislature in a social media post on Sunday, arguing that in order for Mississippi to be a better place to raise kids, lawmakers have to be willing to make “philosophically uncomfortable”…

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By: Alyssa Arbuckle
Title: Legislation that would extend postpartum Medicaid passes House committee
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Published Date: Tue, 28 Feb 2023 16:32:20 +0000

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Warm and breezy for the weekend – Home – WCBI TV

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2 hours ago

April 26, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Isaac Williams – 2024-04-26 06:06:18

SUMMARY: Temperatures will be above average in Columbus, Mississippi for late April, reaching the lower to middle 80s. Rain and thunderstorms are expected to return to the forecast on Monday. The weekend will be warm and breezy with highs in the low to mid 80s, although there might be occasional showers. Heading into next week, showers and storms are likely on Monday afternoon and evening, with a potential for locally heavy rain and a risk of severe weather. Scattered showers may continue through Tuesday and Wednesday as a slow-moving front approaches.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson appears at Mississippi event

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11 hours ago

April 25, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Cameron Smith – 2024-04-25 21:26:41

SUMMARY: US Speaker of the House Mike Johnson visited Mississippi and spoke at Jackson Preparatory School during an event hosted by NACLC. While reporters were unable to ask him questions, student Sophie Slade asked him about balancing foreign and domestic policy priorities. Johnson emphasized the importance of America first but not America only, and expressed concern about projecting weakness in foreign policy. He also discussed issues at the southern border and his recent speech at Columbia University about the protests following the war between Israel and Hamas. Additionally, officials announced that the US is expected to provide $6 billion to fund long-term weapons contracts for Ukraine.

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Community stands behind mother who lost her daughter tragically

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13 hours ago

April 25, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Shawanda Jones – 2024-04-25 19:01:00

SUMMARY: Sonya Baldwin, a longtime Hardee's employee in Columbus, Mississippi, recently lost her daughter Ashanti Jade Turner. Despite the tragedy, Baldwin has been overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from her community. Turner's granddaughter spoke about her close relationship with her aunt, emphasizing that her legacy will live on. Chick-fil-A in Columbus will be holding a candlelight vigil in Jade's memory. Baldwin expressed gratitude for the support during this difficult time and emphasized the importance of remembering her daughter. The community's response has been a source of comfort for the grieving family.

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