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Jeremy Pittari
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February 18, 2025
House passes new nursing regulation aimed at expanding access to care in Mississippi
The bill grants “full practice authority” to advanced practice nurses, allowing them to treat patients without physician collaboration. The policy has been implemented in 28 other states.
Healthcare
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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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Frank Corder
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March 17, 2026
Mississippi Ag Commissioner pushes back on California’s corporate climate reporting mandate
News
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Frank Corder
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March 17, 2026
Senate Finance Committee kills House NIL income tax exemption bill
News
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Frank Corder
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March 17, 2026
U.S. House passes Ezell-backed IOOS reauthorization
Business
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
Business
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Frank Corder
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March 12, 2026
Southwark Metal announces $29 million expansion in DeSoto County
Culture
Culture
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Meredith Biesinger
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March 17, 2026
Friendship Oak: Where five centuries of Mississippi stories meet
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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March 17, 2026
Power and purity
Culture
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Robert St. John
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March 16, 2026
The bridge
Opinion
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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March 17, 2026
Meet Nancy, the progressive power broker holding Delbert Hosemann’s leash on education
Opinion
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Mattias Gugel
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March 12, 2026
Why Mississippi’s anti-debanking bill could backfire on conservative groups
Opinion
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David McRae
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March 12, 2026
Mississippi should lead on fair banking – not wait on Washington
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