Stephen Koranda
Group Aims to Help Children Through Voters
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Around 30 percent of Mississippi's children live below the poverty line, and almost one in 5 have no health insurance. A group of children's advocates filled the halls of the capital yesterday to raise awareness of these problems. MPB's Stephen Koranda reports.
Budget Hearings Begin
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
A soft economy and rising costs are on the minds of some lawmakers and state department heads, as they hold hearings in Jackson to start putting together next year's budget. MPB's Stephen Koranda reports.
November Ballot Goes to Supreme Court
Monday, September 15, 2008
The Mississippi Supreme Court is expected to decide a suit this week about where a hotly contested senate race should appear on November's election ballot. MPB's Stephen Koranda reports.
Home Care Options for the Disabled and Elderly
Friday, September 12, 2008
Advocates for the elderly and disabled are hoping to increase home and community care programs in MS. As MBP's Stephen Koranda reports, the focus is lowering costs to public assistance programs and increasing home based services.
Future Funding for Medicaid
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Correcting an old accounting error resulted in a 92 million dollar refund to the Division of Medicaid, filling a 90 million dollar deficit for this fiscal year. MPB's Stephen Koranda reports on what's in the cards for funding Medicaid in the future.
Medicaid Solution Found...For Now
Tuesday, September 09, 2008
Mississippi's multi-million-dollar Medicaid deficit has been filled from an unexpected source. MPB's Stephen Koranda reports, the governor can now withdraw a plan to cover the shortfall.
Post-Gustav Health Dangers
Monday, September 08, 2008
Mississippians living in storm-damaged areas face some health risks as they work to recover from Hurricane Gustav. MPB's Stephen Koranda reports.
State Officials React to McCain Nomination Speech
Friday, September 05, 2008
The nominees for both major parties are now official, as the race for the presidency enters its final leg. Last night Senator John McCain accepted the Republican nomination for president. MPB's Stephen Koranda spoke with some local Republicans to get their reaction to McCain's speech.
Some Gustav Evacuees Can't Return
Thursday, September 04, 2008
With the remnants of Hurricane Gustav out of the area, many gulf coast residents are beginning to return home. Hundreds of Gulf Coast evacuees left Jackson yesterday, but for others, finding a way home could be the most difficult part of the evacuation. MPB's Stephen Koranda reports. *Those affected in Federal Disaster areas can register with FEMA by calling 1-800-621-FEMA.
Gustav Recovery Begins
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
With Hurricane Gustav and most of its severe weather now out of the state, many people are beginning the process of recovering. Yesterday officials gave some advice on how Mississippians can get started and what help will be available. MPB's Stephen Koranda reports.
Medicaid Court Hearing
Thursday, August 28, 2008
The Governor's proposal to use hospital assessments to help fill a 90 million dollar deficit in the Medicaid program is one step closer to being put into action. Yesterday a judge decided not to block the proposal, saying no action can be taken until the plan goes into effect. MPB's Stephen Koranda reports.
Lawsuit Could Stop Medicaid Proposal
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
A group of around 50 hospitals is challenging the Governor's plan to use hospital fees to help make up a 90 million dollar deficit in the Medicaid Program. The hospitals will argue their case in a court appearance today. MPB's Stephen Koranda reports.
Race and Politics
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
The presidential campaign is entering the final stages. With the first African-American candidate on the ballot, MPB's Stephen Koranda reports how race could affect the outcome.
Capital City Roller Girls
Friday, August 22, 2008
This weekend one of the newest sports teams in Mississippi will try to hit and skate their way to victory in Texas. Jackson's Capital City Roller Girls face the Dirt City Dames of Lubbock on the skating rink. MPB's Stephen Koranda reports on Jackson's all-female roller derby team.
Presidential Visit to Gulfport
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Mississippi gulf coast community leaders are mulling over strategies to improve the hurricane rebuilding process, after discussing the problems with President George W Bush yesterday. MPB's Stephen Koranda reports.
Tax Study Commission Makes Final Recommendations
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Governor Haley Barbour's tax study commission is close to making its final recommendations for altering Mississippi's tax code. MPB's Stephen Koranda reports.
MSU Research Key to Future Biofuel Production
Monday, August 18, 2008
Mississippi State University could play an important role in meeting a federal requirement to use 36 billion gallons of biofuels by 2022. In the second part of MPB's biofuels series, Stephen Koranda tells us how researchers are looking at everything from grass to shrimp.
Challenges Could Slow Biofuels
Friday, August 15, 2008
Federal law will require 36 billion gallons of biofuels to be produced in the US by 2022, with the goal of increasing energy independence. That's about a quarter of the country's current yearly gas use. In the first in a two-part biofuels series, MPB's Stephen Koranda explores some of the challenges in reaching that goal.
Hospitals Face Uncertain Medicaid Funding
Thursday, August 14, 2008
The ever-changing status of a 90 million dollar Medicaid shortfall is creating headaches for some Mississippi hospitals. MPB's Stephen Koranda reports.
Teen Suicide
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Around 40 Mississippians age 10-24 commit suicide every year. MPB'S Stephen Koranda reports on how schools are getting involved to try and prevent the third leading cause of death for adolescents.