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Mississippi lawmakers expected to vote on Medicaid expansion plan with work requirement

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3 weeks ago

April 30, 2024

www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2024-04-30 09:24:21

SUMMARY: Mississippi lawmakers are set to vote on expanding Medicaid coverage with a work requirement, which may not be approved by the federal government. If the requirement is rejected, the state would need to seek approval annually. The state, one of the poorest in the U.S., could benefit from providing coverage to thousands more people. Georgia, the only other state with a Medicaid work requirement, is currently in a legal battle with the federal government over the mandate. Despite initial resistance, the Republican-controlled Legislature is considering expansion to help financially struggling hospitals. Mississippi is among the 10 states that have resisted Medicaid expansion.

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Tech Byte: Hearing Loss Tech

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15 hours ago

May 20, 2024

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www.wxxv25.com – Deidre Pyron – 2024-05-20 11:58:28

SUMMARY: In honor of National Speech, Language, and Hearing Month, Tech Byte's Patrick Moates hosts a special episode for those with hearing loss. Patrick is joined by ASL interpreter Debbie Rice and Dr. Tiffany Ahlberg from Ahlberg Audiology. Dr. Ahlberg discusses advanced technologies in audiology, including cochlear implants and modern hearing aids. Cochlear implants, surgically inserted, offer an alternate path for sound to reach the inner ear. Dr. Ahlberg also highlights sophisticated hearing aids that feature rechargeable batteries and Bluetooth capabilities, allowing connection to cell phones and TVs for enhanced user experience. The episode is close-captioned for accessibility.

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USM Army and Air Force ROTC programs host Commissioning Ceremonies

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2 days ago

May 19, 2024

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2024-05-19 14:00:05

SUMMARY: Ten Army and three Air Force cadets from the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) ROTC were commissioned as Second Lieutenants. The Army ceremony at Camp Shelby featured Major General Janson D. Boyles, while the Air Force ceremony on campus featured Brigadier General Mary-Kathryn Haddad. LTC Juan J. Ortiz praised the Army cadets for their leadership, and Lt. Col. Sheena Puleali'i commended the Air Force cadets for their commitment. Distinguished Military Graduate 2LT Jeremiah J. Parker expressed pride in his training and future goals. Commissioned cadets include 2LT Miruna Avram, 2LT Braxton Bailey, 2LT Jada Fairley, among others.

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