Best Medicaid Expansion Podcasts (2024)

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Medicaid expansion, other issues could make end of 2024 session chaotic 28:32

4d ago28:32

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Mississippi Today’s Bobby Harrison, Geoff Pender and Taylor Vance discuss the biggest issues – Medicaid expansion, school funding and PERS – that could spur contentious final days of the 2024 legislative session.By Mississippi Today

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Grow Hays director discusses benefits of Medicaid expansion 11:11

4d ago11:11

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On this episode of the Post Podcast, Hays Post Reporter Cristina Janney speaks with Grow Hays Executive Director Doug Williams about the economic impact of Medicaid expansion in Ellis County.By Hays Post

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Pillen faults senators on property taxes, vows special session 4:48

3h ago4:48

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Gov. Jim Pillen faulted the Legislature for failing to pass his proposal to cut property taxes and vowed to call them back before January to address the issue.By Nebraska Public Media

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More housing needed for people with developmental disabilities 1:02

2h ago1:02

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Many people with developmental disabilities don’t need 24/7 care but momentary support. In Omaha, there’s not enough accommodating housing and infrastructure for people with developmental disabilities to live independently.By Nebraska Public Media

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Crete woman hosts sleepout for awareness about homeless students 0:58

1d ago0:58

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In Crete, Nebraska, a local woman is staging a sleepout to raise awareness for Youth Homelessness Matters Day. About 300 students at Crete Public Schools were identified as homeless this academic year.By Nebraska Public Media

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Social media and new moms study 1:10

2d ago1:10

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Newly postpartum moms may be more susceptible to mental health issues stemming from glamorized motherhood content on social media, according to a recent Nebraska study.By Nebraska Public Media

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Larks Park to sport new turf before 2025 baseball season starts in Hays 12:06

3d ago12:06

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On this episode of the Post Podcast, Hays Post Reporter Becky Kiser discusses Larks Park with City Manager Toby Dougherty and Vice Mayor Sandy Jacobs. Read more at Hays Post.By Hays Post

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FHSU counting on Tiger fans’ support this Giving Day 5:32

3d ago5:32

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On this episode of the Post Podcast Hays Post Reporter Cristina Janney discusses FHSU Giving Day with Erica Fisher and Kristen Floyd. Read more at Hays Post. .By Hays Post

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Bird flu is spreading in dairy herds. Midwest farmers say they'r 0:44

3d ago0:44

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The flu has been found in cows for the first time, but most cattle seem to be showing only mild symptoms and recovering from the illness. Officials say the pasteurization process means milk remains safe.By Nebraska Public Media

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Newspapers in rural areas are folding, leaving vast news deserts 4:04

3d ago4:04

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The U.S. has lost more than 2,800 newspapers since 2005, many of them in rural areas. Now some journalists are redoubling their efforts to provide local news and trying new models in a difficult industry.By Nebraska Public Media

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The Lincoln Yazidi community celebrates the SarSal event 0:43

3d ago0:43

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The Yazidi SarSal is a new year event in the Yazidi culture celebrated in mid-April every year. This event brings the community members together to appreciate their religious beliefs, cultural values and their history.By Nebraska Public Media

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NU president priority candidate has first forums at UNK 0:50

6d ago0:50

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The priority candidate for president of the University of Nebraska held his first public forum Friday. Dr. Jeffrey Gold answered questions about budget cuts, the university’s relationship with the legislature and getting students from Western Nebraska.By Nebraska Public Media

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Senators pass more than 100 bills, pay tribute to colleagues 5:37

7d ago5:37

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Members of the Nebraska Legislature passed more than 100 bills and paid tribute to departing colleagues on Thursday.By Nebraska Public Media

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Nebraska high school students lobby legislators in a new program 5:00

7d ago5:00

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The Nebraska Legislature heard a few new voices in its rotunda thanks to a new youth lobby school. The program focuses on teaching students from diverse backgrounds how to advocate for legislation.By Nebraska Public Media

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Sales tax expansion bill advances in legislature 1:32

7d ago1:32

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Sen. Lou Ann Linehan’s LB388 would create a digital advertising sales tax and increase taxes on cigarettes, vaping, lottery tickets, cannabis derivatives and games of skill. Sales tax exemptions for candy, soda, storage facilities and veterinary services would also be eliminated. The bill caps the percentage cities and counties can grow their annua…

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Pillen: Progress on taxes, winner-take-all session possibility 5:03

8d ago5:03

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Host Intro: Gov. Jim Pillen said today/Wednesday more needs to be done to lower property taxes. And he said he’ll call a special session to change Nebraska to a winner-take-all electoral college system, if 33 senators say they’ll vote for it.By Nebraska Public Media

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Thousands of people celebrate Eid al-Fitr in Lincoln 1:07

8d ago1:07

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Thousands of people gathered in southwest Lincoln Wednesday to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, the end of Ramandan and fasting in the Muslim faith. Ousmane Youm is a member of the Islamic Foundation of Lincoln community. In addition to fasting and other spiritual disciplines, Ramadan is about giving back.By Nebraska Public Media

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Arch: "Wait and see" on winner-take-all special session 1:29

8d ago1:29

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Nebraska Legislature Speaker John Arch is taking a wait-and-see attitude about a possible special session to change Nebraska's Electoral College voting system.By Nebraska Public Media

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This Lincoln food pantry revamped 0:44

8d ago0:44

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A Lincoln food pantry has revamped its system that allow people to have a more welcoming experience.By Nebraska Public Media

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Proposal to fund scholarship granting organizations advances 1:27

8d ago1:27

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Senator Lou Ann Linehan’s bill would appropriate $10 million dollars to scholarship granting organizations, allowing low-income students to apply for grants that can be used at private schools. Linehan’s bill would also sunset legislation passed last year giving up to $25 million dollars of tax credits for donations to scholarship granting organiza…

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Suing schools for sex assault; restricting online porn advance 5:56

9d ago5:56

5:56

Nebraska schools could be sued for up to a million dollars if a staff member sexually assaults a student, under a proposal that advanced Tuesday in the Legislature. And a bill to increase taxes on home sellers, and reduce them on people who inherit property, also moved ahead.By Nebraska Public Media

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FHSU to showcase 'meaningful, impactful research' during community open house 13:57

9d ago13:57

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On this episode of the Post Podcast Hays Post reporter Becky Kiser speaks with Morgan Steele, FHSU criminal justice program assistant professor, about the John Heinrichs Scholarly and Creative Activity Days. Read more about the activities on Hays Post.By Hays Post

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UNL researcher is first Husker to join education academy 22:02

9d ago22:02

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A University of Nebraska-Lincoln researcher is the first Husker to join the National Academy of Education, which is an organization focused on education research. Susan Sheridan, the director of the Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families and Schools, has decades of research leading to her invitation to the academy.…

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Grow Hays releases annual report 11:25

10d ago11:25

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On this episode of the Post Podcast Hays Post Reporter Cristina Janney speaks with Grow Hays Executive Director Doug Williams about their annual report.By Hays Post

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Inside faith leaders' push to expand Medicaid in Mississippi 33:35

11d ago33:35

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Mississippi Today's Adam Ganucheau sits down with Rev. Dr. Jason Coker, a Baptist pastor who is helping lead a coalition of faith leaders who are advocating for Medicaid expansion. Coker discusses why his own Mississippi upbringing and his faith have inspired him to be a leader in the push for expansion, and how the policy change could help many Mi…

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USD 489 discusses Autism Awareness Month 6:49

11d ago6:49

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On this episode of the Post Podcast, USD 489 Assistant Special Education Director Lindy McDaniel and students speak with Hays Post Reporter Cristina Janney about Autism Awareness Month.By Hays Post

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Restrictions on trans athletes blocked by filibuster 4:15

13d ago4:15

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A proposal to restrict trans athletes in Nebraska's K-12 schools was blocked by a filibuster in the Legislature Friday.By Nebraska Public Media

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UNL recognizes future teachers with pinning ceremony 0:59

13d ago0:59

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The University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Education and Human Sciences recognized students in their teaching programs for reaching the halfway point of their degrees. “Nebraska needs teachers. We want teachers. We want to honor teachers," UNL CEHS acting dean Nick Pace said. "We want to honor their work and thank them for having the heart and t…

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Senators debate amendment allowing abuse victims to sue state 1:10

13d ago1:10

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Senator Justin Wayne filed several amendments to his bill regarding punitive damages, including one which would allow an individual to hold political subdivisions or state agencies liable for the sexual assault of a minor by a public employee. The amendment’s language was taken directly from Senator Steve Halloran’s bill, which did not make it out …

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Jessica Holmes: NC’s State Auditor has gone from Pender County to public service 51:01

14d ago51:01

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When Jessica Holmes took the oath of office to become North Carolina’s State Auditor in December 2023, she added another “first” to her growing list of accomplishments. It’s even more impressive when you learn Jessica Holmes experienced homelessness as a child while growing up in Pender County. But thanks to adults who took the time to care, severa…

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Senators debate fire pensions; transgender sports bill up Friday 6:05

14d ago6:05

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The Nebraska Legislature considered proposals Thursday to improve firefighters' pensions, while a contentious debate on restricting transgender student athletes was set for Friday.By Nebraska Public Media

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Proposal to change Nebraska’s electoral vote allocation fails 1:11

15d ago1:11

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A proposal to change Nebraska’s presidential vote allocation to a winner-take-all system failed in the Nebraska legislature late Wednesday evening. Nebraska is one of two states that awards its electoral votes to Presidential candidates by Congressional District, with the overall state winner receiving an additional two votes. In 2020, President Jo…

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Final 2024 Legislative Coffee Series event set for Saturday 13:31

15d ago13:31

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On this episode of the Post Podcast, The Chamber in Hays, Kansas President and CEO Sarah Wasinger discusses the thrid Legislative Coffee with Hays Post reporter Becky Kiser.. Read more about this event on Hays Post.By Hays Post

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Legislature's Executive Board condemns Halloran rape comments 5:27

15d ago5:27

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The Legislature’s Executive board condemned Sen. Steve Halloran today/Wednesday for injecting colleagues’ names when he read a rape scene during a debate on obscenity. But some senators said that wasn’t enough.By Nebraska Public Media

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Dual enrollment participation on the rise in Nebraska 1:03

15d ago1:03

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The amount of students participating in dual enrollment across the state has increased since 2016, according to a new report from the Nebraska Statewide Workforce and Educational Reporting System, or NSWERS. In dual enrollment courses, students can earn college credits while still in high school.By Nebraska Public Media

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Rural assisted living facilities receive a small Medicaid bump 1:13

15d ago1:13

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Assisted living facilities in rural Nebraska will see a small bump in funding for serving Medicaid patients. Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen signed appropriations bill 1412 this week. Included in the budget, $1.5 million of American Rescue Plan funds will aid rural assisted living facilities.By Nebraska Public Media

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U.S. Surgeon General speaks on social media and mental health 0:54

15d ago0:54

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The U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy made his first-ever visit to Nebraska Tuesday. Murthy visited Lincoln North Star High School and Bryan Medical Center, where he spoke to a crowd of several hundred people about the impact of social media on youth mental health.By Nebraska Public Media

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Summit to focus on Latino participation in state elections 0:59

15d ago0:59

0:59

A Latino advocacy organization will host a virtual summit on the state of voting. They’ll discuss how the growing Latino population will have a significant impact on this election and those in the future.By Nebraska Public Media

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Bill to cut property taxes limps ahead without sales tax hike 5:11

16d ago5:11

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The Nebraska Legislature gave first-round approval to a bill designed to cut property taxes, but without the replacement revenues originally envisioned.By Nebraska Public Media

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Students, staff bringing art to their community with mural 3:56

17d ago3:56

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In a school district that’s population spans 990 square miles, the school is coming together to create a mural representing their community. It's a 4-foot-by-8-foot mural with the word "Tigers," which is the school's mascot, in the middle of the piece.By Nebraska Public Media

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Lincoln presents new plan for South Haymarket Park 1:09

18d ago1:09

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The city’s latest proposal would grow the South Haymarket Park to more than 8 acres while nixing a previous proposal for a mixed-use development in the area. The expansion also requires the city to purchase two additional properties near 7th and L Streets, adjacent to the planned park location.By Nebraska Public Media

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Explainer: The Legislature's dueling Medicaid expansion plans 24:47

18d ago24:47

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Mississippi Today's Adam Ganucheau and Bobby Harrison break down the differences in the House Medicaid expansion plan and the Senate Medicaid expansion plan. They discuss where the legislative debate currently stands, where it's headed, and why some powerful leaders are still against expansion.By Mississippi Today

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Executive Board holds hearing Halloran censure 1:36

21d ago1:36

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Sens. Michaela Cavanaugh and Julie Slama introduced a resolution to censure Halloran after comments during last week’s debate on a bill regarding obscene materials in schools. While quoting testimony which included a passage from a memoir describing the author’s rape, Halloran inserted the name Senator Cavanaugh after a description of a demand for …

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Senators advance tax breaks despite fiscal warnings 4:39

21d ago4:39

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The Nebraska Legislature gave first-round approval Thursday to tax breaks for a wide range of activities, despite warnings about future budget shortfalls.By Nebraska Public Media

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LB 1087 signed Friday, hospitals could see $1B per year 1:12

21d ago1:12

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Gov. Jim Pillen will sign LB 1087 Friday. The bill will send a big dose of federal Medicaid money to hospitals in Nebraska. In total, the Nebraska Hospitals Association said its members will receive up to $1 dollars every year through the Medicaid program.By Nebraska Public Media

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Senators begin debate on sales tax hike to lower property taxes 3:51

22d ago3:51

3:51

The Nebraska Legislature began debate Wednesday on a proposal for significant tax changes, with senators expressing wide ranging opinions.By Nebraska Public Media

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Age verification requirement bill advances in legislature 1:15

22d ago1:15

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The bill’s sponsor, Senator Dave Murman says his bill would require pornography websites to verify the age of its users to ensure they are 18 or older before showing obscene material. The bill’s critics say that kids can still access pornography by using other encrypted methods like virtual private networks.…

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Education department announces Teacher Apprenticeship Program 0:53

22d ago0:53

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The Nebraska Department of Education launched the Teacher Apprenticeship Program to help train teachers with more in-classroom experiences. The state Legislature passed the Teacher Apprenticeship Program last year with $1 million slated for the initiative in the first year. The program is starting with three grow-your-own initiatives that were alre…

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Ellis County Commission sends library question to voters 22:10

23d ago22:10

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On this episode of The Post Podcast Hays Post reporter Jonathan Zweygardt speaks with Elllis County Commissioner Michael Berges about the proposed Ellis County Library. Read more at Hays Post.By Hays Post

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