Quotes: Republicans debating Medicaid expansion share thoughts on key meeting day


by Mississippi Today

Mississippi Today— House and Senate Republicans still appeared far apart in a first public meeting attempting to find a compromise on Medicaid expansion

Mississippi Today—A solution to the Republican impasse on Medicaid expansion. Kathleen O'Beirne hand-delivered an idea for a Medicaid expansion compromise to Sen. Kevin Blackwell as Republican leaders work to negotiate a final deal.

Mississippi Today—Lawmakers buy one more day to reach Medicaid expansion compromise. The House and Senate procedurally voted Wednesday to give themselves at least 24 more hours to deliberate a Medicaid expansion proposal.

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.