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Column: We need out-of-the-box thinking to address Mississippi’s healthcare woes

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www.supertalk.fm – Gerard Gibert – 2024-01-11 11:52:16

SUMMARY: In 2008, the author became concerned about the potential effects of presidential candidate Barack Obama’s reform proposal on their business. Obama’s plan, which later became the Affordable Care Act (ACA), introduced employer “shared responsibility,” mandating large employers to cover a significant portion of employee insurance premiums. The author, who didn’t usually engage with , was worried about the increasing costs and the complexity of compliance, prompting discussions with a company lawyer. Although advised the concerns might be premature, the implications of the plan factored into the author’s business -making due to uncertainty about the future regulations.

The ACA was eventually passed, most of Obama’s proposals, except the public option, aimed at achieving universal coverage. Many ACA taxes have since been repealed. The author criticizes the ‘s failure to lower premiums as promised. Discussions on Medicaid, its expansion, and its impact are presented, with Mississippi’s stance on Medicaid expansion highlighted. Several alternative policy to address health care issues are suggested, emphasizing -market approaches and the utilization of ACA marketplaces with enhanced subsidies through the . The author concludes by advocating for a task force to address Mississippi’s health care challenges.

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Previewing college basketball in Mississippi ahead of Monday’s tipoff

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-11-04 17:22:00

SUMMARY: College basketball in Mississippi returns, providing fans of Mississippi , , and Southern Miss a break from a challenging football season. Mississippi State, under coach Chris Jans, aims to improve on last season’s 21-14 record, featuring a strong returning core and several transfer additions. Ole Miss, in year two of Chris Beard’s tenure, also looks to bounce back from a 20-12 season with a mix of veteran players and new transfers. Southern Miss seeks redemption after a disappointing season, relying on veteran guards and transfers to enhance their lineup. Both teams kick off their seasons Monday night.

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Local tax referendums will join elections on some Mississippi ballots

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www.supertalk.fm – Ben Milam – 2024-11-04 16:15:00

SUMMARY: As Election Day approaches, voters are preparing and deciding on proposed tax referendums. In , can vote on a new sales tax to fund the “Pennies for Parks” program, aimed at enhancing youth facilities. This initiative includes a one-cent sales tax on restaurants and a three percent tax on hotels, with plans already in place for new soccer fields. Meanwhile, Ridgeland voters will consider a sales tax increase to expand Ridge Park, adding various recreational facilities. Both referendums highlight local investment in community sports and recreational .

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Mississippi casino shuts doors due to ‘computer glitch’

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November 4, 2024

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www.supertalk.fm – Ben Milam – 2024-11-04 14:16:00

SUMMARY: Magnolia Bluffs Casino in Natchez closed on Friday due to a technical issue linked to its parent company, Saratoga Holdings. As of three days later, the casino remains shut, with security barring access. The issue has also affected Saratoga’s other in New York and Colorado. Amy Brannigan, the company’s marketing director, confirmed they are working to resolve the problem but did not a timeline for reopening. Some social comments expressed skepticism about the nature of the closure, despite the company’s insistence that it involves only IT problems. The casino was taken over by Saratoga in October 2022.

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