Medicaid expansion debate stirs memories of family medical debt for Mississippi senator

Mississippi Today— Strapped with a bill from his childhood injury, Sen. Chad McMahan's family struggled with the medical debt. He wants to help other Mississippi families avoid such struggles.

Mississippi Today—House, Senate close in on Medicaid expansion agreement. 'We are hopeful a compromise is on the horizon. When people are healthy, they are working, raising their families, and contributing to their communities.' -- Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann

Mississippi Today—Experts dispel fears that Medicaid expansion is too costly for Mississippi. National studies and experts in Medicaid expansion states refute concerns voiced in Mississippi’s legislative conference committee that costs to the state would exceed projections.

Mississippi Today—Senate negotiators a no-show for second meeting with House on Medicaid expansion. Medicaid Chairman Kevin Blackwell says Senate is 'working on a compromise' on expansion.