| BY CHAD CALDER | Staff writer |
A Medicaid shakeout? As pandemic protections expire, Louisiana officials are getting ready to comb through the state’s two million Medicaid enrollees to see who still qualifies to receive benefits. And experts fear the process, which begins in April, could affect tens of thousands of low-income residents. Emily Woodruff has the story. Dancing grannies: New Orleans' beloved 610 Stompers will have some special guests as they dance as part of Thoth this Carnival season. Doug MacCash has the story of the Milwaukee Dancing Grannies. Panhandling on the north shore: Mandeville residents are complaining about the rise in panhandlers in and around town, but council members say they're not aware of any way to curb the practice without violating people's free speech rights. As Sara Pagones reports, the council has hired an attorney to see if there are any laws that have withstood legal challenge. Thank you for starting your week with Morning Headlines. Stay up to date with the latest news — including parade pictures — on NOLA.com. Chad | 