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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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Frank Corder
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March 20, 2026
DiBiase found not guilty on all 13 counts for his alleged role in Mississippi’s largest-ever public welfare scandal
News
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Seung Min Kim, Associated Press
, Matt O'Brien, Associated Press
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March 20, 2026
White House urges Congress to take a light touch on AI regulations in new legislative blueprint
News
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Frank Corder
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March 20, 2026
International Paper to build new $225 million facility in Rankin County
Business
Business
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Frank Corder
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March 17, 2026
Mississippi Ag Commissioner pushes back on California’s corporate climate reporting mandate
Business
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Frank Corder
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March 17, 2026
Salad Days Hydroponic Farm cuts ribbon on new Flora greenhouse facility
Business
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Frank Corder
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March 12, 2026
Unions ratify largest single wage increase in Ingalls Shipbuilding history
Culture
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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March 20, 2026
Mississippi Symphony Orchestra hosts Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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March 20, 2026
The triumphant King
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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March 19, 2026
JXN Food & Wine Festival expands to three days in 2026
Opinion
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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March 20, 2026
Could Mississippi’s conservative, business donors stop giving to Republican incumbents?
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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March 19, 2026
Employers warn Senate plan to raise Mississippians’ drug prices will cost dearly
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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March 18, 2026
Hyde-Smith withstood a nearly “coordinated” attack in cruising to GOP primary win
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