SUMMARY: Medicaid expansion efforts in Mississippi failed due to disagreement among lawmakers on a final proposal. Republican Governor Tate Reeves opposes expansion, referring to Medicaid as “welfare.” House Medicaid Committee Chair Missy McGee expressed disappointment over the issue not progressing. The proposal included a work requirement, which was met with opposition from House Democrats. The Senate passed a version with a lower income threshold for eligibility. House Republicans suggested putting Medicaid expansion on the ballot for public opinion. Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann expressed regret over leaving many working Mississippians without healthcare coverage. This failure marks the first serious legislative discussion on Medicaid expansion in Mississippi.

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SUMMARY: Moss Point High students in Mississippi are taking flight lessons through the school district's aviation academy. The students are currently working with Aspire Aviation at Trent Lott International Airport, learning how to pilot small airplanes. They have already passed their written FAA flight exam and are now undergoing flight instruction. The goal is for them to obtain their private pilot license and be able to fly on their own. The students, James Spain II and Linal Tickles Jr., hope to inspire others in the Moss Point school system to pursue a career in aviation and contribute to the local economy.

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SUMMARY: Mississippi's Legislature is facing challenges in expanding Medicaid, with disagreements over whether to let voters decide on the issue. House and Senate negotiators proposed Medicaid expansion with a work requirement, which was not well-received by House Democrats. Business leaders, clergy members, and health advocates are lobbying for Medicaid expansion in Mississippi due to poor health outcomes. Senate leaders are firm on including a work requirement in the expansion, despite potential veto from Governor Tate Reeves. Georgia is the only state with a Medicaid work requirement, currently suing the federal government to maintain it. The proposal aims to expand coverage to low-income individuals in Mississippi.

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