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Culture  |  Anne Summerhays  • 
February 11, 2022

Mississippi Broadband Accessibility Act passes in House, creates Broadband Commission

The Commission would receive, review, and administer broadband grants from the internet service providers in the state. According to BroadbandNow, Mississippi is currently ranked 42nd and among the top ten worst states in the nation when it comes to state broadband access. However, they also report that 39.9% of Mississippians have access to fiber-optic service,…
Culture  |  Anne Summerhays  • 
February 11, 2022

Mississippi House passes Rep. Currie’s amendment to end the state’s contract with Centene

In June 2021, Attorney General Fitch and Auditor White reached a $55.5 million settlement with Centene, resolving allegations of overpayments as part of Mississippi’s Medicaid program. On Thursday, the Mississippi House voted overwhelmingly to pass an amended bill that would fundamentally end the state’s contract with Centene, the largest Medicaid managed care organization in the…