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Jeremy Pittari
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May 2, 2025
Judge issues temporary restraining order against three PBMs
Good Rx Holdings, Inside Rx LLC and MS CVS Pharmacy LLC are allegedly forcing independent pharmacies to accept discount cards, negatively affecting their profits.
Healthcare
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Jeremy Pittari
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April 28, 2025
Efforts to loosen APRN collaborative agreements fall short during 2025 session
State Rep. Samuel Creekmore said he is considering making adjustments to the legislation before he reintroduces a similar bill next session.
Healthcare
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Jeremy Pittari
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April 9, 2025
State Board of Health receives update on measles, pertussis cases
Vaccination was cited as the best method to protect children from the contagious diseases.
Healthcare
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Jeremy Pittari
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April 7, 2025
CON reform legislation expected to receive Governor’s signature
Additional action to reform certificate of need laws in Mississippi is expected next session.
Healthcare
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Jeremy Pittari
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April 1, 2025
Democrat lawmaker kills PBM reform on point of order
While the conference report for HB 1123 was being presented, State Rep. John Hines (D) raised a point of order requiring the bill to be recommitted. The move likely ends the potential of PBM reform this session.
Healthcare
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Jeremy Pittari
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March 28, 2025
Governor vetoes bill he says seeks to expand Medicaid in Mississippi
The legislation was sent back to Senate Medicaid Committee for further work on Friday.
Healthcare
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Amanda Seitz, Associated Press
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March 27, 2025
Department of Health and Human Services will cut 10,000 jobs as part of a major restructuring plan
The cuts include layoffs, early retirements and voluntary separations, encouraged through buyout offers from the Trump administration.
Healthcare
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Jeremy Pittari
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March 19, 2025
No plans for Medicaid expansion this session, key lawmakers say
As the federal government looks to rein in spending, efforts to expand the social welfare program stall in the Legislature, at least for this session.
Healthcare
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Jeremy Pittari
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March 14, 2025
Lawmakers keep PBM reforms alive
The primary goal is to address the rising cost of prescriptions in Mississippi.
Healthcare
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Jeremy Pittari
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March 6, 2025
Senate looks to revise certain CON laws
An amendment in the Senate Public Health and Welfare Committee this week would raise purchasing thresholds and narrow UMMC CON exemptions, among other revisions.
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Jeremy Pittari
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March 4, 2025
New Mississippi Division of Medicaid director shares information with lawmakers, addresses concerns
Mississippi Medicaid's budget topped $8 billion this year, with nearly a billion coming from direct state support for the over 700,000 enrollees.
Healthcare
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Frank Corder
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February 27, 2025
Speaker White says House, Senate working together on PBM reform
Both chambers have passed legislation aimed at addressing pharmacy benefit managers and prescription drug costs impacting Mississippians.
News
News
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Jeremy Pittari
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February 6, 2026
House passes two medical cannabis-related bills onto Senate
News
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Mike Stobbe, Associated Press
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February 6, 2026
U.S. births dropped last year, suggesting the 2024 uptick was short-lived
News
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Frank Corder
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February 6, 2026
Mississippi Senators want FEMA to halt implementation of Biden-era NFIP Risk Rating system
Business
Business
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Frank Corder
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February 6, 2026
Karman Space and Defense acquires Gulfport’s Seemann Composites, Material Sciences
Business
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Frank Corder
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February 3, 2026
Siemens Energy investing up to $300 million in new high-voltage switchgear facility in Mississippi
Business
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Frank Corder
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January 27, 2026
Nike announces layoffs in Mississippi, Tennessee
Culture
Culture
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Matt Friedeman
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February 8, 2026
The definition of “Real Talent”
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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February 6, 2026
Southern Miss Coca-Cola Classic Rodeo returns to Hattiesburg February 6-7
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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February 6, 2026
Peace in the chaos
Opinion
Opinion
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Grace Breazeale
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February 4, 2026
The Weight They Carry: Life as a teacher in Mississippi
Opinion
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Corey DeAngelis
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February 4, 2026
Mississippi Senate betrays families
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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February 4, 2026
Talented Guy Hovis orchestrated a memorable Neshoba County Fair day in 2000
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