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Jeremy Pittari
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February 7, 2025
School district consolidation in Mississippi? House wants task force to consider the possibility
House Education chairman Roberson has publicly expressed the desire to consolidate school districts, in large part due to the perceived cost savings.
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Daniel Tyson
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February 6, 2025
Senate votes to outlaw DEI in Mississippi universities, community colleges
The House passed a similar measure that also included K-12 schools on Wednesday. The two chambers will now swap bills.
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Jeremy Pittari
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February 6, 2025
House passes public to public school transfer bill, easing the process for students
The legislation removes the ability of school districts to veto the transfer of a student to another district.
Issues
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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.
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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.
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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January 31, 2025
U.S. inflation ticked higher last month, in latest sign of persistent price pressures
Friday’s report from the Commerce Department showed that consumer prices rose 2.6% in December from a year earlier, up from a 2.4% annual pace in November and the third straight increase.
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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.
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Jeremy Pittari
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January 29, 2025
Mississippi’s 4th graders making huge gains in the classroom
Results from 2024 put Mississippi in first place nationwide in terms of gains since 2013.
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Collin Binkley, Associated Press
, Zeke Miller, Associated Press
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January 29, 2025
Trump looks to repurpose federal money to expand school choice programs
The vast majority of school funding comes from state and local sources, and school choice policies are generally the purview of state governments.
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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.
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Frank Corder
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January 24, 2025
After a decade of trying, “Tim Tebow Act” has its best chance yet of passing in Mississippi
Every neighboring state has changed their public school laws or policies in recent years to allow homeschoolers to participate in extracurricular activities. Mississippi could join them this year.
Issues
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Jeremy Pittari
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January 21, 2025
State Superintendent advocates for hybrid instructional program, other education changes
Workforce development through CTE programs and statewide early learning are among Dr. Lance Evans' top goals.
News
News
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Frank Corder
, Daniel Tyson
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March 27, 2025
With Governor Reeves’ signature, Mississippi now on track to end the tax on work
News
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Jeremy Pittari
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March 27, 2025
Nine local officials switch to the Mississippi Republican Party
News
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Jeremy Pittari
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March 27, 2025
Governor signs state employee paid parental leave legislation into law
Business
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
Business
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Frank Corder
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March 26, 2025
Bollinger Shipyards secures $951 million U.S. Coast Guard contract modification
Business
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Lynne Jeter
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March 26, 2025
Mississippi ranks high in franchise growth
Culture
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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March 27, 2025
National Cocktail Day: Not too late to celebrate!
Culture
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C.H. Spurgeon
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March 27, 2025
A brother in Heaven
Culture
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Ben Smith
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March 26, 2025
Wild turkey stamp signed into law
Opinion
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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March 27, 2025
In wise move, Speaker White sends proposed prescription drug law to conference
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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March 26, 2025
Decimals aside, the proposed tax compromise hits historically significant tax structures
Opinion
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Mark Keenum
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March 25, 2025
Autonomy and AI to drive agricultural innovation and production
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