Matt Higgins

Matt Higgins is a contributor to Occupy.com.

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Louisiana Offers Clear Example of Why States Should Expand Medicaid — Not Reduce It

Louisiana shows the potential effects of the Republican plan on Medicaid recipients.

By: Matt Higgins ,; Occupy.com

April 14, 2017

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Environment & Health

Louisiana’s Tea Party Congressmen Seek Flood Aid — After They Rejected Sandy Relief

Whether or not the state's Republican-led delegation is successful in obtaining funds after the November election remains to be seen.

By: Matt Higgins ,; Occupy.com

October 11, 2016

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Economy & Labor

For Struggling Renters in New Orleans, Hope May Be Coming a Bit Late

Rents in cities and even in urban areas of less than 1 million have soared, exacerbating income inequality and disproportionately affecting racial minorities.

By: Matt Higgins ,; Occupy.com

June 13, 2016

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New Work Requirements for Food Aid Would Deepen Hunger and Poverty, Critics Warn

Supreme Court “Sackett” Decision Shrinks Protections for US Wetlands

Bernie Sanders and William Barber Announce Rallies for $17 Minimum Wage

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