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Anne Summerhays
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March 1, 2023
Initiatives related to abortion would not be considered under new House proposal
The Mississippi House Constitution Committee amends Senate resolution but keeps the higher threshold of signatures needed for a ballot initiative to reach voters.
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 28, 2023
Reeves signs bill to prevent gender transition procedures in children
The law now prevents a healthcare provider from offering medications and procedures to anyone under 18 with the intent of gender transitioning.
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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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Bill Barrow, Associated Press
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July 28, 2026
Joe Biden interviews with memoir ghostwriter reveal him discussing sensitive information
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Jeremy Pittari
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July 28, 2026
Transportation commissioners seek insight into MDOT mowing schedule, storm repair work
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Matt Ott, Associated Press
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July 28, 2026
Americans’ confidence in U.S. economy falls as Iran conflict sends gas prices higher
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Frank Corder
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July 27, 2026
German cookie manufacturer locating operations in Madison with $70 million investment
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Frank Corder
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July 23, 2026
SIP Manufacturing coming to the Sip with $100 million investment
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Frank Corder
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July 14, 2026
Aluminum Dynamics investing another $200 million in Lowndes County
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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July 28, 2026
From fear to faith
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Robert St. John
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July 27, 2026
What you can’t buy in New Orleans
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Alistair Begg
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July 27, 2026
No ordinary death
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Jeremy Hutchinson
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July 27, 2026
When junk science decides guilt in the South
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Sid Salter
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July 22, 2026
Critics aside, revamped youth court system is a Mississippi reform that’s long overdue
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Russ Latino
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July 21, 2026
Nolan Wells’ death is tragic on so many levels
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