Universities and companies around the country have DEI divisions. DEI stands for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. But some of Mississippi officials are raising a red flag to say the offices at the state’s universities are not doing what you’d expect.
Mississippi’s Division of Medicaid Executive Director recently signed new coordinated care contracts. The agency started taking a different approach to managing the healthcare coverage for some of those enrolled and there will be some changes starting next year.
Mississippi has 45 delegates in Chicago participating in the Democratic National Convention. They say they’re all in for Kamala Harris. And many mentioned they were surprised to see her take the stage to kick off the convention.
While Dr. Jennifer Bryan may be the new lead of the MSMA, much of what they’ll push in the upcoming session will be a continuation of previous advocacy work.
Mississippi officials have filed a lawsuit on behalf of the State of Mississippi challenging what they believe is an illegal Executive Order directing voter registration efforts by federal agencies. Those agencies were to report their plans to the White House.
The November election is now less than 100 days away. And there’s a public service announcement being put out by two federal agencies to explain that some cyber attacks are possible but not all pose a threat to the security of your vote.
Mississippi taxes food at 7 percent, the highest rate in the nation. A $200 grocery bill will cost $14 extra. It’s an issue that’s come up at the State Capitol for years. Several bills have been filed but haven’t made it across the finish line. But there seems to be some new traction on the possibility of reducing the tax.
When you hear about a children's mental health summit---you may automatically assume the focus of conversions is on things like the impact of social media and technology. While that plays a part---Canopy Children's Solutions says---they're looking beyond that.
There’s mounting pressure to find answers on what happened in the wake of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. As more time passes, the more questions are growing about the security measures in place at the rally.
You’ve likely seen the social media comments of shock and well wishes for former President Donald Trump in the wake of Saturday’s attempted assassination. But as time passes, conversations are turning to the broader impacts on national politics.
You may have dealt with delays from insurance companies that kept you from getting what the doctor ordered. A new state law is meant to speed things up and get you the care or medicine you need sooner.
Summer isn’t all about vacations for every teen. Some students are attending an immersive youth policy camp that nearly 30 rising 9th and 10th graders are attending on the Millsaps campus. It’s the brain-child of Mississippi Votes.
While students are on summer break, district leaders around the state are learning more about what the change in the funding formula will mean. It comes as they work on budgets.
It’s been two years since the United States Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. It left abortion policies up to the states. Now, the impacts of Mississippi’s near-total abortion ban are being made clear. And it likely goes beyond what you have in mind.
Mississippi lawmakers just passed legislation criminalizing the manufacture, possession and use of “machine gun conversion devices”. The question then is whether that impacts bump stocks.
Juneteenth has been a federal holiday since 2021. It is designed to commemorate the end of slavery after the Civil War. But you may have noticed local and state offices were not closed in Mississippi.
One of our neighboring states is just starting a special session. Arkansas’ Governor says it’s all about cutting taxes. Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders says she wants lawmakers to cut the income and property taxes. It comes after no tax reforms during Mississippi’s 2024 session. But there are discussions on the House side about making it a priority in 2025.
A resolution at the national Southern Baptist Convention’s annual meeting is raising questions about the future of in vitro fertilization. It urges Southern Baptists to carefully weigh the ethical implications of IVF and also expresses concern about the creation of surplus freezing and discarding of embryos.
Last week’s rally to drum up support for Donald Trump is at the center of two new calls to action by the Mississippi Democratic Party. But Republicans say it’s a desperate attention grab.
It’s been one week since Former President Donald Trump’s conviction on 34 felony charges. And it’s further solidifying the party divide in Mississippi.
Last year’s Democratic nominee for Governor Brandon Presley is sharing more details with us about launching a political action committee. He told us in a December interview he didn’t intend to be politically quiet. And here’s how that’s playing out.
Nearly a year and half into medical cannabis sales and the state is tweaking the laws tied to the program. But patients and advocates say those changes will benefit them.
Lawmakers’ decisions about the state’s public employees’ retirement system known as PERS will impact you, whether you’re a public employee or not. Retirees and local leaders say there’s still work to be done but the actions are a step in the right direction. And one that will ultimately save you in taxes.
Gender-affirming care for transgender individuals is back in the headlines. This time, a new HHS rule is aimed at protecting their rights to access care. But Mississippi is suing, saying it’s forcing doctors’ hands and going against already adopted state laws.
School choice is a hot button issue at the State Capitol. And it’s been a divisive one. But House leadership says they have a different take on the topic that they’d like to focus on next year.
When it’s time to buy or sell a home, you’re hoping to avoid any surprises. And some of you have been getting just that. You may be faced with the reality of a new roof or no insurance policy. A new law is aimed at making sure you avoid a major headache right before or after closing.
We first reported in February that the Mississippi Department of Transportation wanted the legislature to change the way the agency is funded. Right now, they say what they’re getting isn’t enough and they can’t plan ahead as much without more certainty in the funding.
Will immigrant children be housed at a now-shuttered Tunica County casino hotel? That North Mississippi issue is drawing the attention of statewide and federal officials.
The state and City of Jackson could go to court over ownership of Smith-Wills stadium and that land. We’re on your side, digging into the history of the property and why the latest development may not change things.
Tax reform could come back to the forefront of Capitol conversations next year. Speaker Jason White says he didn’t think the time was right to put it on his priority list this year. But he’s preparing to ramp up the discussion again.
Hundreds of thousands of you may be facing a decision of whether internet service will still fit into your budget. That’s because a federal program that’s helped make it more affordable is running out of money.
Mississippi’s utility regulators are ending the program that offered subsidies for those looking to switch to solar power. Several groups advocating for solar argue the decision could hinder the industry’s growth in the state.
We’ve reported on what resources are available when someone is facing a mental health crisis. And now, a new law is intended to address the ongoing issue of people sitting in jail waiting for legal proceedings.
We’re following up on the legislature’s failure to expand Medicaid. It’s such a debated issue that we want to hear from those who are part of the conversations on what’s next.
