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Anne Summerhays
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February 17, 2023
Mississippi House rejects Medicaid expansion amendment
State Rep. Robert Johnson, Democratic Leader in the House, attempted to amend an appropriations bill to expand Medicaid. It failed. On Wednesday, the Mississippi House took up a variety of appropriations bills, including H.B. 1624 which is the appropriation for the Division of Medicaid. Though the bill was ultimately passed by a vote of 107-5,…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 17, 2023
Mississippi Legislature offers multiple measures to aid in state’s hospital crisis
From grant programs to rural hospital consolidation and collaborations, lawmakers working to address hospital needs. Lawmakers are working to address the healthcare crisis among hospitals in the state of Mississippi. There are several bills that address key issues currently facing hospitals. Hospital Grant Program Both chambers have presented legislation to begin grant programs that will…
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Frank Corder
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February 16, 2023
MSGOP dismisses four residency challenges, certifies candidates
Candidates for Northern PSC, Senate, House and DA all remain in their races. The Mississippi Republican Party State Executive Committee met Thursday to consider the residency challenges for four candidates in state races for this 2023 cycle. The candidates in question were: All four candidates were certified to run, meaning the residency challenges were dismissed…
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Anne Summerhays
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February 16, 2023
Governor Reeves proposes nearly $1.3 billion in infrastructure investments
The Mississippi Governor announced $57 million in new funding to develop project-ready sites for future economic development. During a press conference on Thursday, Governor Tate Reeves announced his plan to promote economic development and capital investments in Mississippi. His plan includes proposed major infrastructure investments throughout Mississippi. “My plan that we’re announcing today is comprised of…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 16, 2023
Q&A with Secretary of State candidate Shuwaski Young
The Democratic candidate addressed questions regarding his residency while calling for mail-in balloting and early voting. Shuwaski Young, ran for Congress in the Third District in 2022 unsuccessfully. He is now running for Mississippi Secretary of State in the 2023 statewide elections. The Democrat is challenging incumbent Republican Michael Watson for the seat. Young talks…
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Anne Summerhays
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February 16, 2023
Governor Reeves appoints Parker as Lamar County Court Judge
A special election will be held in November, with the winner serving out the remainder of the term. On Wednesday, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves announced the appointment of Joseph “Jop” Parker as the County Court Judge for Lamar County. Parker’s term will begin on February 20, 2023. Governor Reeves has called for a special election…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 16, 2023
Mississippi Medicaid finds sex reassignment treatment not safe or effective for gender dysphoria
The REAP Act addressing such procedures passed the Mississippi House and out of committee in the Senate. The Mississippi Division of Medicaid has released a treatment position addressed to health plan presidents regarding gender dysphoria in children and adolescents. In the letter written by the Executive Director for Medicaid, Drew Snyder, he states that after…
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Anne Summerhays
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February 15, 2023
A look at the ongoing Jackson water troubles
The State intervened last year which then led to the Feds stepping in. Now the Legislature is considering options. The capital city of Jackson, Mississippi has experienced ongoing water infrastructure troubles for many years. The municipal water system had been subject to the management and operation of the City itself, as are most water systems…
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Anne Summerhays
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February 15, 2023
ExcelinEd highlights impact of Mississippi’s Literacy-Based Promotion Act
Jeb Bush, Dr. Carey Wright, and Dr. Kymyona Burk led a webinar to discuss the state’s literacy success. On Tuesday, ExcelinEd and former Mississippi State Superintendent of Education Dr. Carey Wright joined together to present a webinar where they discussed the Mississippi Literacy-Based Promotion Act and how the Magnolia state became a model for literacy…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 15, 2023
Governor Reeves announces grant for water and wastewater training facility
Apprentices will learn everything from plant operation to water quality analysis, and more. The Delta Regional Authority has awarded the Mississippi Rural Water Association (MsRWA) with a nearly $1 million grant. The $900,000 will go to support the creation of a state-of-the-art water and wastewater facility to train operators in the state. Governor Tate Reeves…
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Frank Corder
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February 14, 2023
Monthly inflation rises 0.5% as overall inflation slows by 0.1% from last month
The January CPI report shows consumer prices for shelter, food and energy costs remain high. The Fed could raise rates yet again. Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for January 2023 showing that inflation in the U.S. is now at 6.4%, down from 6.5% in December 2022.…
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Frank Corder
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February 13, 2023
Mississippi Gaming Commission chairman Al Hopkins has died
Hopkins had chaired the commission since 2015. Governor Tate Reeves will now appoint his successor. The Chairman of the Mississippi Gaming Commission – Al Hopkins – has died just shy of his 82nd birthday. Hopkins, who was in his third term, had chaired the Gaming Commission since 2015. He was nominated for reappointment by Governor…
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Jeremy Pittari
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December 19, 2025
Additional funding sought to expand Miss. Dept. of Education’s coaching support program
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Daniel Tyson
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December 19, 2025
Lawmakers consider ways to assist with Mississippi military service members’ mental health struggles
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Jeremy Pittari
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December 19, 2025
Mississippi sees rise in K-12 teacher vacancies
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Frank Corder
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December 19, 2025
Firehawk Aerospace expands U.S. rocket manufacturing by acquiring Mississippi facility
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Frank Corder
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December 18, 2025
Steel industry supplier P.C. Campana moving manufacturing line to Vicksburg
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Frank Corder
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December 15, 2025
Amick Farms announces $74.5 million expansion in Jones County
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Brett Martel, Associated Press
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December 19, 2025
Ole Miss bracing for a better Tulane team in College Football Playoff opener
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Alistair Begg
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December 19, 2025
His hands raised high
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Eric Olson, Associated Press
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December 18, 2025
College Football Playoff picks: Sooners, Aggies, Rebels and Ducks should advance to quarterfinals
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Kelley Williams
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December 19, 2025
Cliff Notes for Corps speak
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Sid Salter
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December 17, 2025
PERS pension concerns remain volatile for state lawmakers in 2026 as markets rumble
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Kimberly Ross
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December 16, 2025
Lessons from Luigi: Quit lionizing cold-blooded murderers
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