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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…
Culture  |  Sarah Ulmer  • 
February 10, 2022

A facelift could be ahead for Mississippi state parks

Two “Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Funds” presented, both with different funding models. Mississippi’s state parks and outdoor areas could get a facelift with several bills coming from the Legislature this year. The state’s outdoor recreation is an estimated $8 billion industry. This includes over $600 million in local and state revenue and nearly 80,000 jobs. Two…