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Sarah Ulmer
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February 27, 2023
MS Medicaid sends letter of support for postpartum extension bill
The letter informs Speaker Gunn that the Division of Medicaid can absorb the costs that would be incurred by expanding postpartum care coverage.
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 27, 2023
Attorney General Fitch outlines Empowerment Project
The Mississippi AG recently visited with Magnolia Tribune to talk about a new initiative to better support women and children.
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Frank Corder
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February 27, 2023
State Rep. Yates petitions Hinds Circuit Court to disqualify Democrat challengers
The freshman House District 64 lawmaker, now an Independent, is challenging the residency of both Democrats certified by their state party. State Representative Shanda Yates has filed residency challenges in Hinds County Circuit Court against two Mississippi Democratic Party candidates seeking to run for House District 64. Yates, a first-term legislator, switched to be an…
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Frank Corder
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February 26, 2023
Governor Reeves: I’ll sign 12-month postpartum Medicaid bill
The Senate has passed the bill and it awaits action in the House even as Speaker Gunn maintains his opposition. Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves released a statement on Sunday saying that he would sign a bill that provides for 12-month postpartum Medicaid coverage. The statement by the Governor regarding the expansion of the program is…
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Anne Summerhays
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February 24, 2023
Lawmakers decide fate of Appropriations and Revenue bills in own chamber
See some of the bills that survived and died on Wednesday’s deadline. On February 22, the Mississippi Legislature faced the deadline for original floor actions on Appropriations and Revenue bills originating in their own chamber for this 2023 session. Below is a brief recap of what survived and what died this week at the Capitol.…
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Frank Corder
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February 24, 2023
MS Top 50 names 6th class of influential Mississippians
James Meredith and U.S. Senator Roger Wicker named to the MS Top 50 Hall of Fame. The 6th Mississippi Top 50 Awards were held Thursday night at the Old Capitol Inn in Jackson. The awards were sponsored by Magnolia Tribune, WJTV, C Spire, Atmos Energy, Capitol Resources, Farm Bureau Federation and The Payne Group. MS…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 23, 2023
Senate amends CCID bill; provides for additional temporary judges in Hinds County court system
The Senate take on HB 1020 completely removes CCID language and adds special judges to existing Hinds County Court system. Update March 7: Senate passes strike all, with three additional amendments. After making major changes to the original version of HB 1020 in the form of a strike all in committee, the Senate has moved…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 23, 2023
Mississippi seeks to update sexual assault laws, streamline rape kit processing
A major backlog in the processing of rape kits has caused a minimum amount of cases to be tried over the last several years. The state of Mississippi does not currently have a standard procedure for handling sexual assault evidence kits. These kits are also referred to as “rape kits.” Two pieces of legislation in…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 23, 2023
Mississippi Legislature sends bill preventing gender reassignment for minors to Governor
Originally passed by the House, the REAP Act has now been approved by the Senate. The Mississippi Senate has passed a House bill that would prevent doctors from performing surgeries or procedures on minors – those persons under 18 years of age – who are seeking gender reassignment. Prohibited under HB 1125, better known as…
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Anne Summerhays
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February 22, 2023
Mississippi State Medical Assoc. advocates for postpartum Medicaid expansion
SB 2212 passed the state Senate and has been transmitted to the House. On Wednesday, the Mississippi State Medical Association held a press conference in support of Senate Bill 2212, which seeks to extend postpartum Medicaid coverage to 12 months. Speakers at the press conference included: Dr. Cross opened the press conference by saying they…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 22, 2023
Full and immediate deductions on a business investment could replace incremental ones
The House did not bring up a bill to make cuts to the state’s individual income tax but did offer legislation to speed up business tax deductions. Update – February 22, 2023: The Mississippi Senate chamber passed a companion bill to the House’s expensing bill in SB 3101 on Wednesday. The legislation creates the Mississippi…
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Anne Summerhays
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February 22, 2023
Mississippi House tables amendments to expand postpartum Medicaid coverage, increase TANF benefits
The motion to table Amendment 2 passed 70-46 and Amendment 3 by a vote of 73-42. The Mississippi Legislature faces a Wednesday deadline for floor action on revenue and appropriation bills. Against the backdrop of this deadline, the House of Representatives took up a series of revenue bills Tuesday evening. One of the bills, House…
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Jeremy Pittari
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June 18, 2026
Budget for Mississippi universities increases 14%, now up to nearly $6.7 billion
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Frank Corder
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June 18, 2026
Mobile camera units using AI coming to Mississippi roadways
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Frank Corder
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June 18, 2026
Wicker questions Iran deal, opposes U.S. lifting any sanctions
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Frank Corder
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June 17, 2026
Gould Industries locating in southwest Mississippi
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Frank Corder
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June 16, 2026
U.S. Army contracts with General Atomics for long-range maneuvering projectile program
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Frank Corder
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June 10, 2026
NPL Construction locating fabrication, manufacturing operations in Greenwood
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Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press
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June 18, 2026
College sports bill clears key Senate hurdle despite SEC, Big Ten opposition
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Michelle Chapman, Associated Press
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June 18, 2026
U.S. gas prices fall below $4 for first time since March, but still 25% higher than last year
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Alistair Begg
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June 18, 2026
Gracious gratitude
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Gregory Kiley
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June 18, 2026
How China attacks U.S. interests in Mississippi
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Sid Salter
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June 17, 2026
State Supreme Court holds firm in seeking justice for Quitman County family in 1990
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Roger Wicker
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June 12, 2026
Wicker: Mississippi leads in national defense
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