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Speaker, lieutenant governor disagree on sending Medicaid expansion to the ballot

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6 months ago

May 1, 2024

www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2024-05-01 21:51:58

SUMMARY: Mississippi lawmakers are conflicted over Medicaid expansion. House Speaker Jason White proposed a ballot referendum, letting voters decide, but the Senate, influenced by Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann, rejected the idea. The House previously favored expanding Medicaid to 138% of the federal poverty level without relying on a work requirement waiver from CMS. In contrast, the Senate’s plan required a strict work requirement, later adjusting closer to the House’s position but still insisting on work criteria. Discussions remain deadlocked, with no bill moving forward without a work requirement. Governor Tate Reeves criticized the referendum approach, highlighting the inability to reestablish a ballot initiative process.

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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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