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Alasdair Whitney
, Phillip Suderman
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February 13, 2025
When the government decides who can provide healthcare, everyone loses
The overwhelming evidence, including the unwavering opinion of the federal government for more than three decades, has been that CON laws are a policy failure.
Healthcare
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Jeremy Pittari
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February 4, 2025
House Drug Policy Committee takes action to restrict kratom in Mississippi
While advocates claim the herbal substance has opioid-like benefits, state health leaders warn lawmakers of its highly addictive qualities that can lead to fatal overdoses.
Healthcare
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Jeremy Pittari
, Russ Latino
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February 2, 2025
Pharmacy benefit managers under Legislature’s microscope
Legislation that requires data be collected and shared on how much money PBMs earn in rebates from drug manufacturers passed the House, awaits action in Senate.
Healthcare
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Jeremy Pittari
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January 31, 2025
House proposes changes to Mississippi CON laws with goal of improving medical access, reducing regulatory burden
Birthing centers, chemical dependency facilities, and more could be exempted from CON under the legislation approved by a bipartisan vote in the House this week.
Healthcare
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Jeremy Pittari
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January 28, 2025
House revises presumptive Medicaid eligibility for pregnant women to align with federal guidelines
A 2024 Mississippi law is being revised to remove the requirement that women show proof of income, as directed by the federal government.
Healthcare
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Jeremy Pittari
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January 16, 2025
Lawmakers hear how recent law changes have affected civil commitment processes
Two bills now in play are reducing bottlenecks in the criminal justice system, legislators told.
Healthcare
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Jeremy Pittari
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January 9, 2025
State Dept. of Health approves changes to certain CON requirements, details seasonal infections
State Health Officer Dr. Daniel Edney provided the department updates in during a Mississippi State Board of Health meeting this week.
Healthcare
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Jeremy Pittari
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December 6, 2024
State Health Officer concerned with Mississippi’s mortality rate
Dr. Daniel Edney recently told lawmakers that while he's concerned with Mississippians' life expectancy, there are bright spots in the state, such as a decline in infant deaths.
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News
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Frank Corder
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April 11, 2025
Trump calls on Congress to make daylight saving time permanent
News
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Jeremy Pittari
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April 11, 2025
“Last dollar” community college program will be back before lawmakers next session, Lt. Gov. Hosemann says
News
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Kevin Freking, Associated Press
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April 11, 2025
Now that they’ve passed a budget plan, the hard part begins for Republicans
Business
Business
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Lynne Jeter
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April 9, 2025
Cultivating deep Magnolia State connections
Business
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Lynne Jeter
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March 30, 2025
Dr. Courtney Taylor talks first-year triumphs, challenges as AccelerateMS executive director
Business
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Lynne Jeter
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March 27, 2025
Vicksburg Shipyard announces new vessel repair and maintenance operations in Warren County
Culture
Culture
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Matt Friedeman
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April 13, 2025
Snoring through Communion
Culture
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Marilyn Tinnin
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April 13, 2025
Connector of people: New Mississippi Symphony Orchestra executive director Janet Reihle
Culture
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C.H. Spurgeon
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April 13, 2025
How many prayers?
Opinion
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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April 12, 2025
Your trade deficit with Kroger is getting out of hand
Opinion
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Philip Wegmann
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April 11, 2025
‘Bond market death spiral’ Vance feared would be ‘devastating’ to Trump
Opinion
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Roger Wicker
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April 11, 2025
Putin shows he is not interested in peace
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