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Mississippi House makes history with Medicaid expansion bill that now awaits Senate’s approval

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8 months ago

February 28, 2024

www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2024-02-28 16:21:34

SUMMARY: The Mississippi House, dominated by Republicans, passed a bill to extend Medicaid to 200,000 employed individuals lacking private health insurance, stipulating a work requirement pending federal approval. The legislation ensures full expansion regardless, by September 2024, if the work requirement is unapproved. Rep. McGee advocated fervently for the expansion, citing it as a moral and health necessity, considering Mississippi’s poor health indicators. The state‘s 10% funding share for expansion will come from a tax on managed care organizations. The bill also contains precautions against federal funding reduction and people switching unnecessarily from private to Medicaid coverage. Governor Tate Reeves criticized the bill, aligning it with Obamacare, but was met with potential legislative override.

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Previewing college basketball in Mississippi ahead of Monday’s tipoff

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November 4, 2024

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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 State, Ole Miss, 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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10 hours ago

November 4, 2024

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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 George County, residents can vote on a new sales tax to fund the “Pennies for Parks” program, aimed at enhancing youth sports 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 Freedom Ridge Park, adding various recreational facilities. Both referendums highlight local investment in community sports and recreational development.

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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 casinos in New York and Colorado. Amy Brannigan, the company’s marketing director, confirmed they are working to resolve the problem but did not provide a timeline for reopening. Some social media 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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