We are so sad to hear of the unexpected passing of Dr. Deborah Turner, President of the League of Women Voters USA. She was a bright inspiration to us all. We personally got to know Dr. Turner at our strategic retreat in Raymond in 2022, where she led with such kindness, intelligence and insightful guidance.… Read more: Remembering Dr. Deborah Turner

January 17, 2024 Contact: Debbie Pantenburg 541-288-8069 lwvmississippi@gmail.com The League of Women Voters of Mississippi believes all Mississippians have a right to quality health care; therefore, we support Medicaid expansion as provided by the Affordable Care Act for the following reasons: ● Approximately 11% or over 305,000 residents in Mississippi are not insured for healthcare.… Read more: Press Release on Medicaid Expansion

Mississippi residents having access to healthcare is being described by some as “expanding welfare”, whatever that means. We believe that a healthy population “promotes the general welfare” of our state and this country. It’s the number one fundamental issue. When we are healthy, we can do anything. When we’re sick, there’s only one thing we… Read more: Poll on Medicaid Expansion

We’ve made no secret about our passion for all Mississippi residents to have high quality healthcare in every corner of our state. That means our elected representatives need to accept federal support for Medicaid.When Kentucky’s previous governor was faced with similar challenges, he turned to experts who told him, “you cannot afford not to do… Read more: Medicaid Expansion

We love Mississippi, its people, the food, the music, and the great outdoors. But if you live most everywhere else in our country, you will have 20 MORE YEARS of that life affirming joy. Why is that? This year’s legislative session is over – but we’re still advocating for better healthcare, better education, and common-sense… Read more: Life Expectancy and Policy