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Jeremy Pittari
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April 10, 2026
Miss. Dept. of Health outlines upcoming fiscal year budget
State Health Officer Dr. Daniel Edney said in the two years prior, the Legislature provided an increase. He expressed his appreciation in the agency receiving receive level funding in the coming fiscal year.
Healthcare
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Jeremy Pittari
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April 10, 2026
Mississippi moves up to 48th in national health rankings
"I told y'all before, I've never been so proud of being 49th," State Health Officer Dr. Daniel Edney told the State Board of Health of Mississippi moving up from 50th in the U.S. "And I'm sure mighty proud of being 48th, but we're 48th and rising."
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Daniel Tyson
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March 30, 2026
Lawmakers approve tax credits for contributions to rural Mississippi hospitals
State Senator Lane Taylor believes the bill could help struggling rural hospitals as many are facing financial hardships.
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Jeremy Pittari
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March 30, 2026
State funding for Mississippi Medicaid tops $1 billion
Lawmakers agreed to a 16% increase in state funding for the social welfare healthcare program. The Division of Medicaid had requested an increase of $390 million.
Healthcare
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Jeremy Pittari
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March 27, 2026
Governor vetoes “Right to Try Medical Cannabis Act” over allowance for out-of-state residents
Governor Tate Reeves also vetoed another medical cannabis-related bill that would have extended the time between caregiver background checks, among other provisions.
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Frank Corder
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March 26, 2026
Edney increasingly an unlikely choice as White House delays naming new CDC Director
The Mississippi State Health Officer's public stance championing the importance of vaccinations and childhood immunizations would appear to be at odds with Health Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr.
Healthcare
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Jeremy Pittari
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March 18, 2026
Lawmakers send Right to Try Medical Cannabis Act, Ibogaine clinical trials to governor
The Mississippi House of Representatives voted to concur on the measures Tuesday after the bills returned from the Senate.
Healthcare
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Jeremy Pittari
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March 12, 2026
Speaker says House will review Senate PBM changes “through the lens of seeking relief for independent pharmacists”
Speaker Jason White said the House's initial concern is the removal of the anti-steering language, which has long been requested by independent pharmacists.
Healthcare
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Frank Corder
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March 10, 2026
Business Alliance urges Senators to oppose PBM reform amendment
The Mississippi Business Alliance warns lawmakers that mandating high dispensing fees will contribute to already skyrocketing health care costs.
Healthcare
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Jeremy Pittari
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March 6, 2026
Senate removes steering prohibition from PBM reform bill
State Senator Rita Parks said concessions were made to ensure the regulation of PBMs stays with the Board of Pharmacy.
Healthcare
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Jeremy Pittari
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March 5, 2026
Currie, House revive prison reforms Senate killed
State Rep. Becky Currie aims to review the inmate welfare fund and reduce prison deaths, among other reforms passed by the House.
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Jeremy Pittari
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March 2, 2026
House seeks to allow proton radiation therapy in Rankin County, addresses other CON provisions
If the amended Senate bill becomes law, it would allow the creation of the state's first proton treatment facility. The closest facilities offering such treatment are in Texas, Tennessee and Arkansas.
News
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Clara Turnage
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April 22, 2026
NASA funds Ole Miss studies of planet-forming space dust
News
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Jeremy Pittari
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April 22, 2026
Insurance Commissioner disputes claim of Mississippi being in top five states with highest home insurance premiums
News
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Frank Corder
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April 22, 2026
Senator Wicker rebukes Administration over NATO, European allies comments
Business
Business
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Frank Corder
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April 22, 2026
Corderill investing $100 million at Meridian data center campus
Business
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Frank Corder
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April 17, 2026
Walmart announces plan to remodel 19 Mississippi stores
Business
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Susan Marquez
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April 10, 2026
C Spire completes work under Mississippi Capital Projects Fund to expand high-speed, broadband infrastructure
Culture
Culture
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Mark Long, Associated Press
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April 22, 2026
SEC quarterbacks could be key in helping the league end a 3-year championship drought
Culture
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Marilyn Tinnin
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April 22, 2026
Marie Hull: Prolific and colorful in life and art
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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April 22, 2026
Victory over temptation
Opinion
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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April 22, 2026
Federal indictment against The Southern Poverty Law Center hits close to home
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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April 22, 2026
Local sports: Glory and honor from the days before NIL, the portals, and social media
Opinion
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Mike Chaney
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April 21, 2026
Mississippi is leading the way in pipeline emergency preparedness
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