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April 5, 2021

MCRAE: April is Financial Education Month

April is Financial Education Month, and State Treasurer David McRae shared his thoughts in a column this week that was posted in the Delta Democrat Times. In it, he explains: “More than half of Mississippians, about 56 percent, have fewer than $1,000 in savings. What’s more, about 38 percent have no savings at all. So, what happens when the…
Culture  |  Sarah Ulmer  • 
April 5, 2021

2021 Legislative wrap up: Medicaid tech, criminal justice reform and more

The Mississippi Legislature gaveled out Sine Dire last week ending the 2021 regular session. Below is an overview of some key pieces of legislation that were passed by members during their 90 days. MEDICAID After almost losing the possibility to pass a Medicaid tech bill, when both versions died in the opposite chambers, the Medicaid…