01/16/2025: Presumptive Eligibility | Healthcare Access | State Superintendent of Ed.

A bill passed by lawmakers last year would have enacted presumptive Medicaid eligibility for pregnancies. But legal hurdles have delayed the start of that program.

Then, many areas in Mississippi lack access to healthcare providers according to the American Heart Association. A new program could help close that gap in coverage.

Plus, Mississippi's State Superintendent of Education is asking lawmakers to help address absentee rates in schools.

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