Mississippi Edition

Senate lawmakers have killed their bill for expanding Medicaid benefits for Mississippi's working poor, but their plan isn't completely dead yet.

Health leaders also weigh in on the state's lacking ac…

Hemp-based cannabis products would be subject to the same regulations as medical cannabis if a bill passed by the Mississippi House becomes law.

Then, an advocate for incarcerated Mississippians says …

Jackson's water system could be controlled by a new nine-person board if a bill that passed in the state Senate becomes law. 

Then, an advocate for the rights of the incarcerated says Mississippi pris…

Voters are going to the polls today for Mississippi's party primaries.

Then, Alabama lawmakers have been trying to legalize gambling in the state for years, but there have been some bumps in the road.

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Tomorrow is Mississippi's Primary election. We speak with Secretary of State Michael Watson about what voters can expect at the polls.

Then, When it comes to building houses, affordable is not the sam…

The state Senate is advancing an education funding bill. But it's very different from what House lawmakers have already passed.

Then, we tour a clinic that is offering Invitro Fertilization services.

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The state Senate's Elections Committee has advanced a bill to strengthen penalties for campaign finance violations. 

Then, Mississippians will soon be able to buy over-the-counter birth control.

Plus, …

The Mississippi House's Education Committee has advanced a bill that would change how the state's public schools are funded. 

Then, women face unique challenges during incarceration, often leading to …

What could a new education funding formula look like for Mississippi? 

Education groups weigh in.

Then, today is the first election in Alabama since a Federal court created a new map meant to give more…

Lawmakers are considering ways to address the numerous issues plaguing the state's corrections system.

Then, the HBCU legacy bowl brings the best athletes from around the country to New Orleans, but t…

Lawmakers want to prevent AI from being used to deceive voters prior to an election.

Then, residents of Turkey Creek say they still have concerns after a court ruled a military storage site can be bui…

Mississippi's House of Representatives has passed a bill that would expand Medicaid for the state's working poor.

Then, a new report from the US Department of Justice alleges the Mississippi Departmen…

The Mississippi House is considering a bill for how the state can improve Medicaid coverage for the working poor.

Then, Oysters have a few different benefits to the ecosystem - they help protect coast…

Hear tape from the 2024 State of the State address, and how lawmakers are reacting.

Plus, courts in Mississippi are considering if the state's legislative districts violate election map laws.

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Senate Republicans have filed a bill that could establish 15 days of early voting in Mississippi elections.

Then, the federal government forgives the student loans of nearly 2 thousand Mississippians.

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Lawmakers in the state Senate want to fix the formula used to fund public k-12 schools, while lawmakers in the House want to scrap it altogether. 

Then, Mississippi's Second District Congressman is me…

The state Department of Child Protection Services is seeking to fill gaps in social work throughout Mississippi.

Then, many people are asking why their energy bills are so high this month. More in the…

Experts are telling House lawmakers that Medicaid expansion could boost the state economy.

Then, Voting rights advocates are campaigning for improved and more accessible elections in Mississippi.  

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Lawmakers have filed a bill that could expand parts of the state Medicaid program, but it's still uncertain what changes would look like.

Then, teacher shortages are still a major problem for many Mis…

The Mississippi Senate is expected to file legislation today that would grow the state's Medicaid benefits for the working poor. 

Then, advocates for the rights of black women in Mississippi are meeti…