Healthcare

Healthcare | Jeremy Pittari •

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 | Jeremy Pittari •

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 | Jeremy Pittari •

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 | Jeremy Pittari •

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 | Jeremy Pittari •

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 | Jeremy Pittari •

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 | Amanda Seitz, Associated Press •

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 | Jeremy Pittari •

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 | Jeremy Pittari •

March 14, 2025

Lawmakers keep PBM reforms alive

The primary goal is to address the rising cost of prescriptions in Mississippi.

Healthcare | Jeremy Pittari •

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.

Healthcare | Jeremy Pittari •

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 | Frank Corder •

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 | Frank Corder •

November 14, 2025

Gulf Coast Restoration Fund Advisory Board recommends $62 million in coastal projects, $7 million for a revolving loan fund

News | Frank Corder •

November 14, 2025

Okolona school district placed into District of Transformation over fiscal mismanagement

News | Jeremy Pittari •

November 14, 2025

Third grade reading assessment pass rate climbs in Mississippi

Business

Business | Daniel Tyson •

October 30, 2025

Mississippi senators hear concerns from farmers as state’s agriculture industry struggles

Business | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

October 29, 2025

Federal Reserve cuts key rate as government shutdown clouds economic outlook

Business | Magnolia Tribune •

October 27, 2025

Delta Grain investing $3.76 million to expand Sidon operations

Culture

Culture | Jeff Roberson •

November 14, 2025

A farewell to C.M. “Tad” Smith Coliseum

Culture | Alistair Begg •

November 14, 2025

Our help comes from the Lord

Culture | Mark Long, Associated Press •

November 13, 2025

Lane Kiffin to the Swamp? The buzz surrounding the Ole Miss coach creates a subplot to the game

Opinion

Opinion | Hunter Estes •

November 14, 2025

Mississippi should double down as an education innovator

Opinion | Kelley Williams •

November 13, 2025

Wistful not thinking

Opinion | Ron Eller •

November 12, 2025

Healthcare

Judge issues temporary restraining order against three PBMs

Efforts to loosen APRN collaborative agreements fall short during 2025 session

State Board of Health receives update on measles, pertussis cases

CON reform legislation expected to receive Governor’s signature

Democrat lawmaker kills PBM reform on point of order

Governor vetoes bill he says seeks to expand Medicaid in Mississippi

Department of Health and Human Services will cut 10,000 jobs as part of a major restructuring plan

No plans for Medicaid expansion this session, key lawmakers say

Lawmakers keep PBM reforms alive

Senate looks to revise certain CON laws

New Mississippi Division of Medicaid director shares information with lawmakers, addresses concerns

Speaker White says House, Senate working together on PBM reform

News

Gulf Coast Restoration Fund Advisory Board recommends $62 million in coastal projects, $7 million for a revolving loan fund

Okolona school district placed into District of Transformation over fiscal mismanagement

Third grade reading assessment pass rate climbs in Mississippi

Business

Mississippi senators hear concerns from farmers as state’s agriculture industry struggles

Federal Reserve cuts key rate as government shutdown clouds economic outlook

Delta Grain investing $3.76 million to expand Sidon operations

Culture

A farewell to C.M. “Tad” Smith Coliseum

Our help comes from the Lord

Lane Kiffin to the Swamp? The buzz surrounding the Ole Miss coach creates a subplot to the game

Opinion

Mississippi should double down as an education innovator

Wistful not thinking

It’s time to restore trust in government: Why Congress needs term limits

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