Mississippi
What’s next for postpartum Medicaid in Mississippi after Tate Reeves decides to back it
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves, who ran in 2019 promising to “say no” to Medicaid growth, announced Sunday that he helps an extension of Medicaid protection to moms who’re as much as 12-months postpartum, a transfer he says is a part of the “new pro-life agenda” that he has referred to as for because the overturn of Roe v. Wade.
Reeves, who seems more likely to face a Democratic challenger in November that helps even additional growth of Medicaid, took to social media Sunday afternoon to announce his assist for extending postpartum Medicaid protection from 60 days to at least one 12 months.
Postpartum Medicaid protection was prolonged to 12-months nationwide in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, however that expires in April, leaving many states scrambling to vary their very own Medicaid legal guidelines and insurance policies earlier than the deadline.
Reeves is simply the most recent Mississippi official to assist such a change. Legal professional Basic Lynn Fitch, who led the authorized battle to overturn Roe v. Wade, did so earlier this month.
Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann has lengthy been a vocal supporter, with the state Senate passing extension payments a number of instances in recent times, just for them to fail to achieve the Home ground, with Home management citing a scarcity of each knowledge from different states and suggestions from Mississippi’s personal Division of Medicaid. Within the months main as much as the session, Hosemann started citing current knowledge from Texas that confirmed optimistic impacts of their extension.
In his announcement, Reeves mentioned he has not absolutely modified his thoughts on extension, regardless of saying his assist for it.
“The talk surrounding the way forward for these advantages has been fierce. And, to be completely trustworthy, I have not been swayed by the information that’s, at greatest, incomplete and, at worst, typically misconstrued and mischaracterized by the ‘extra authorities advantages regardless of the associated fee’ crowd,” Reeves mentioned.
Regardless of not being absolutely “swayed by the information,” Reeves remains to be calling on the legislature to take motion in mild of the state’s ban on abortions.
“Nonetheless, the actual fact is we reside in a post-Dobbs world. We, as Mississippi conservatives, led the cost to finish Roe v. Wade and I could not be extra pleased with that victory. That authorized victory ensures that extra infants shall be born on this nice state and this nice nation. I imagine that to be a ravishing factor,” Reeves mentioned. “I additionally imagine that added stress shall be felt by extra Mississippi mothers. Now we have to like them. Now we have to assist them. And — in a post-Dobbs world — we could even must be prepared to do issues that make us ‘philosophically uncomfortable.’”
With Reeves, Hosemann and a majority of state senators on board, a invoice would solely want to realize assist of the Home within the closing month of session with the intention to change into regulation. Not one of the payments which have handed within the Senate in earlier classes have reached the Home ground beneath Speaker Philip Gunn and Medicaid Committee Chair Joey Hood.
Gunn has repeatedly mentioned he’s unconvinced by the information that outcomes improved within the years following nationwide extension because of the pandemic. Hood, who has not publicly expressed a place on extension, has till the top of day Tuesday to go the Senate invoice via his committee or it’ll once more die with out reaching the Home ground. He has but to name a gathering of that committee this session and none are but scheduled.
Although Reeves promised to signal any extension invoice that makes it out of the legislature, some query whether or not he might act unilaterally. Because the state’s chief government, Reeves oversees the Division of Medicaid. He didn’t deal with that chance in his endorsement of legislative motion.
The governor’s announcement was met by all kinds of responses, from each political allies and foes.
The 2 highest-ranking Democrats within the legislature, Senate Minority Chief Derrick Simmons, D-Greenville, and Home Minority Chief Robert Johnson, D-Natchez, launched a joint assertion criticizing Reeves, partially for not extending protection by himself.
“The governor’s eleventh-hour endorsement of extending postpartum Medicaid protection is hardly an endorsement in any respect. Saying he’ll signal this invoice if it involves him is solely a last-ditch effort to save lots of face on a difficulty that the overwhelming majority of Mississippians assist. It isn’t brave; it’s craven political theater. The governor might lengthen postpartum Medicaid protection proper now, together with his personal signature, if he was really moved to be the champion of Mississippi households he claims to be in right this moment’s assertion,” the Democrats’ assertion learn.
Brandon Presley, the Democratic nominee for governor who’s more likely to face Reeves in November, was additionally crucial.
Different Democrats, although, expressed gratitude on the governor’s determination. Brandon Jones, a former member of the Home, applauded the governor’s determination on social media.
“I don’t care why Mississippi’s governor desires the state to supply healthcare to mothers and infants, I’m simply glad he obtained there. It’s the suitable factor to do and it’ll save lives. The great public coverage bandwagon is huge and at all times open!” Jones tweeted.
Hosemann, also via Twitter, thanked Reeves for supporting what has been a precedence for the lieutenant governor for years.
“We’re grateful for @tatereeves assist of extending postpartum healthcare protection to 12 months. The Senate has handed laws effectuating this alteration to be pro-life and pro-mother for two years. We’re hopeful the Home will be a part of us and produce the invoice to a vote,” Hosemann tweeted.
Reeves additionally confronted criticism, although, notably from small-government conservatives. Steven Ultroska, State Director for Mississippi on the State Freedom Caucus Community, mentioned extending Medicaid to new moms is simply step one towards full Medicaid growth. With Reeves dealing with minimal opposition from inside his personal occasion, Ultroska referred to as on voters to again Hosemann’s major challenger, far-right state Sen. Chris McDaniel.
“4 years in the past, he campaigned on being in opposition to Medicaid Enlargement, however now that he’ll glide via the Republican Main with no actual challenger, he is championing MedEx. If @senatormcdaniel does not win LG, I can assure MedEx will go subsequent 12 months, and Tate will fortunately signal,” Ultroska said via Twitter.
The 2023 session ends April 2. If the Senate invoice does go Hood’s committee by its Tuesday deadline, it could have a few week to go the total Home earlier than the subsequent legislative deadline.
STARKVILLE – Mississippi State debuted 41 new players against Eastern Kentucky, including 23 transfers. But one of the biggest transfer portal additions wasn’t on the field and may not be again this week.
Senior receiver Kelly Akharaiyi was left off Mississippi State’s depth chart that was released and coach Jeff Lebby didn’t provide much clarity on the situation either.
“He’s getting closer and closer,” Lebby said at Tuesday morning press conference. “We need to be patient with him. We hope he has a good week and can create some confidence for himself more than anything. But I’m not ready to say he’s going to be available.”
Akharaiyi was one of the transfers most were looking forward to seeing in Lebby’s fast-paced, passing offense. But he was held out of season-opener for what was thought to be a minor injury. However, his uncertain status might be a sign of a more serious injury?
Or is Lebby playing a game of cat-and-mouse with Arizona State coach Kenny Dillingham? We’ll found out soon enough.
QB1 – 2 Blake Shapen, 6-1, 210 lbs., Sr.
QB2 – 16 Chris Parson, 6-1, 215 lbs., Rs Fr.
or – 0 Michael Van Buren Jr., 6-1, 200 lbs., Fr.
RB1 – 24 Keyvone Lee, 6-0, 225 lbs., Sr.
-or- 21 Davon Booth, 5-10, 205 lbs., Sr.
RB2 – 20 Johnnie Daniels, 5-10, 200 lbs., Jr.
SLWR1 – 3 Kevin Coleman, 5-11, 180 lbs., Jr.
SLWR2 – 8 Creed Whittemore, 5-11, 185 lbs., So.
SLWR 3 – 80 Kade Kolka, 5-11, 190 lbs., Sr.
WR1 – 6 Jordan Mosley, 6-0, 195 lbs., Jr.
WR2 – 5 Stonka Burnside, 6-0, 200 lbs., Fr.
WR3 – 13 Sanfrisco Magee, 6-2, 200 lbs., Fr.
WR1 – 14 Trent Hudson 6-3 180 Jr.
WR2 – 7 Mario Craver 5-10 170 Fr.
WR3 – 11 Jaden Walley 6-0 190 Sr.
TE1 – 18 Seydou Traore, 6-4, 235 lbs., R-Jr.
– or – 84 Justin Ball, 6-6, 250 lbs., Sr.
TE2 – 86 Nick Lauderdale, 6-3, 225 lbs., Sr.
or – 10 Cameron Ball, 6-6, 250 lbs., So.
LT1 – 66 Makylan Pounders, 6-5, 310 lbs., Jr.
LT2 – 51 Luke Work, 6-6, 305 lbs., Fr.
– or – 74 Jimothy Lewis Jr., 6-6, 310 lbs., Fr.
LG1 – 75 Jacoby Jackson, 6-6, 320 lbs., Jr.
LG2 – 53 Malik Ellis, 6-5, 285 lbs., So.
C1 – 67 Ethan Miner, 6-2, 305 lbs., Sr.
C2 – 72 Canon Boone, 6-4, 315 lbs., Jr.
RG1 – 77 Marlon Martinez, 6-5, 320 lbs., Sr.
RG2 – 52 Grant Jackson, 6-6, 325 lbs., Sr.
RT1 – 76 Albert Reese IV, 6-7, 330 lbs., Jr.
RT2 – 55 Leon Bell, 6-8, 325 lbs., R-Jr.
RT3 – 78 Amari Smith, 6-7, 325 lbs., R-Fr.
DT1 – 22 Kedrick Bingley-Jones, 6-4, 310 lbs., Jr.
– or – 23 Trevion Williams, 6-4, 295 lbs., R-Fr.
DT2 – 98 Ashun Shepphard, 6-3, 280 lbs., Jr.
DT1 – 35 Kalvin Dinkins, 6-2, 315 lbs., So.
– or – 8 Sulaiman Kpaka, 6-3, 300 lbs., Sr.
DT2 – 92 Eric Taylor, 6-4, 310 lbs., Jr.
– or – 90 Kai McClendon, 6-2, 305 lbs., Fr.
DE1 – 9 De’Monte Russell, 6-4, 285 lbs., Sr.
DE2 – 91 Deonte Anderson, 6-3, 270 lbs., Jr.
– or – 46 Joseph Head Jr., 6-4, 240 lbs., R-Fr.
JLB1 – 11 Ty Cooper, 6-4, 245 lbs., Jr.
– or – 44 Branden Jennings, 6-3, 240 lbs., Jr.
JLB2 – 36 Donterry Russell, 6-4, 225 lbs., So.
MLB1 – 7 Stone Blanton, 6-2, 230 lbs., Jr.
MLB2 – 26 JP Purvis, 6-1, 245 lbs., Sr.
DLB1 – 40 Nic Mitchell, 6-2, 230 lbs., Jr.
– or – 5 John Lewis, 6-3, 240 lbs., Jr.
DLB2 – 16 Zakari Tillman, 6-2, 225 lbs., So.
FS1 – 2 Isaac Smith, 6-0, 205 lbs., So.
FS2 – 12 Tyler Woodard, 6-2, 200 lbs., Jr.
SS1 – 21 Hunter Washington, 5-11, 190 lbs., Jr.
SS2 – 27 Chris Keys Jr., 6-0, 190 lbs., Jr.
– or – 17 Jordan Morant, 6-0, 210 lbs., Sr.
CB1 – 1 Kelley Jones, 6-4, 195 lbs., R-Fr.
– or – 6 Traveon Wright, 6-0, 180 lbs., R-Fr.
CB2 – 13 Raydarious Jones, 6-2, 180 lbs., Sr.
– or – 18 Khamauri Rogers, 6-0, 180 lbs., So.
CB1 – 14 Brice Pollock, 6-1, 190 lbs., So.
CB2 – 4 DeAgo Brumfield, 6-0, 190 lbs., Sr.
K1 – 80 Kyle Ferrie, 6-1, 205 lbs., So.
K2 – 82 Nick Barr-Mira, 6-0, 185 lbs., Sr.
K3 – 49 Marlon Hauck, 6-3, 195 lbs., So.
P1 – 82 Nick Barr-Mira, 6-0, 185 lbs., Sr.
P2 – 83 Zach Haynes, 6-1, 195 lbs., Sr.
P3 – 88 Ethan Pulliam, 6-1, 190 lbs., R-Fr.
KO1 – 49 Marlon Hauck, 6-3, 195 lbs., So.
KO2 – 82 Nick Barr-Mira, 6-0, 185 lbs., Sr.
PR1 – 3 Kevin Coleman, 5-11, 180 lbs., Jr.
PR2 – 8 Creed Whittemore, 5-11, 185 lbs., So.
KR1 – 21 Davon Booth, 5-10, 205 lbs., Sr.
– or – 20 Johnnie Daniels, 5-10, 200 lbs., Jr.
– or – 3 Kevin Coleman, 5-11, 180 lbs., Jr.
Mississippi State at Arizona State: How to Watch Bulldogs Football vs the Sun Devils
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Mississippi State at Arizona State, Saturday, 10:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)
BetMGM College Football Odds: Arizona State by 6 1/2.
Series record: First meeting.
WHAT’S AT STAKE?
Arizona State and Mississippi State both had dominant wins in the season-opening weekend and now have a tougher challenge when they face each other on Saturday night. The Sun Devils are trying to build off an impressive 48-7 win over Wyoming and prove they might be a factor in the Big 12 race. Arizona State has never beaten an SEC opponent. Mississippi State plays its second game under new coach Jeff Lebby. The Bulldogs beat Eastern Kentucky 56-7 in their season opener..
KEY MATCHUP
Mississippi State QB Blake Shapen vs. the Arizona State defense. The Sun Devils scored a touchdown on the second play of their opener when Zyrus Fiaseu picked off a pass and returned it to the end zone. It was one of two interceptions on the day for Arizona State. Shapen had a great debut against Eastern Kentucky but will face a much tougher defense on Saturday.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Mississippi State: Shapen had a terrific first game with the Bulldogs, throwing for 247 yards and three touchdowns while also running for 44 yards and a TD against Eastern Kentucky. The 6-foot-1 senior played the previous three college seasons at Baylor with mixed success. Shapen has thrown a TD pass in 12 consecutive games dating to this time at Baylor in 2022.
Arizona State: RB Cam Skattebo led a balanced rushing attack against Wyoming, gaining 49 yards and scoring a touchdown. Skattebo was a do-it-all player for Arizona State last year, spending time at quarterback, running back and receiver. The Sun Devils might not need him to be as versatile this season, but he’s still a threat from just about anywhere on the field.
FACTS & FIGURES
Mississippi State had six different players score touchdowns against Eastern Kentucky. … The Bulldogs’ 93.7 passing grade in the opener was the second-best mark in all of the FBS, trailing only Purdue, according to Pro Football Focus. … Mississippi State’s Kevin Coleman Jr. returned five punts for 117 yards last week. … Arizona State was credited with just two missed tackles on defense in the opener, tied for the third-lowest tally among FBS schools. … Skattebo is 270 rushing yards away from reaching 3,000 in his career. He is 342 all-purpose yards away from reaching 4,000 and 202 receiving yards away from reaching 1,000.
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STARKVILLE — Mississippi State football is preparing to play a team that, at least through one game, looks vastly improved from last season.
Coach Jeff Lebby admitted on Monday, and Bulldog players have noticed it too after Arizona State (1-0) thumped Wyoming 48-7 in its opener.
MSU (1-0) must also factor in the late kickoff that is scheduled Saturday (9:30 p.m. CT, ESPN) at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe, Arizona. Mississippi is hot, but so is Arizona — a different kind of hot, too.
Modifications and remedies are being made, such as the team leaving Starkville on Thursday instead of how it normally would on a Friday for a Saturday game.
“For our guys, just knowing exactly what we are getting into,” Lebby said. “We continue to talk about that through yesterday and this morning and (are) having those conversations to understand what it’s going to look like late in the week. We got to do a great job from a preparation standpoint of how we are hydrating, how we are eating and how we are resting to give us the ability to go on the road on this flight and be able to be at our best Saturday night.”
Just this week, Phoenix broke a record with its 100th straight day of 100-degree temperatures. According to AccuWeather, the high on Saturday in Tempe will be 107 degrees with a low of 86. The temperature should dip to around 91 near kickoff with a humidity of 24%.
“Coach Lebby has already been harping on that,” tight end Justin Ball said. “We’ve already been hydrating and making sure we are getting rest every single day. We leave on Thursday, so we already talked about the plan to make sure we are hydrating the entire plane ride there, making sure when we get there we get acclimated as quickly as you can and just staying together. Making sure we’re focused, make sure we keep the goal first and then execute the game plan.”
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Mississippi State played well the last time it played in Arizona
The Bulldogs played Arizona in Tucson two seasons ago. They squandered a pedestrian Wildcats team 39-17. Kickoff for that game was at 8 p.m. PST though the temperature was 84 degrees at game time.
Not many players remain on Mississippi State’s roster from that 2022 season. But the ones who are, like linebacker Nic Mitchell, can benefit from the experience and also share it with teammates.
“We know it’s going to be a long flight, so we know we got to be hydrated,” Mitchell said. “It gives people experience that have done it before and they can tell the young guys how it’s going to be in the flight, how you got to hydrate and stuff like that.”
Sam Sklar is the Mississippi State beat reporter for the Clarion Ledger. Email him at ssklar@gannett.com and follow him on X @sklarsam_.
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