There are some differences between the House and Senate Medicaid Tech bills. Representative Joey Hood–Chairman of the House Medicaid Committee–is confident he and Senate Medicaid Chair Kevin Blackwell will get things worked out. Crossover Claims: “The senate bill has … Continued
It’s ‘National Ag Day,’ and in Mississippi, its importance can’t be overstated. Agriculture is far and away Mississippi’s number one industry valued at $7.35 billion a year, according to the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce, and the industry employs approximately … Continued
A 29-year-old man in Louisiana was recently shot and killed after trying to sell his dirt bike to someone who responded to an ad he placed online. Purchasing or selling online is commonplace, but there are risks. Several law enforcement … Continued
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A resolution passed by the Mississippi Senate is yet another sign that the proposal to eliminate the state’s income tax won’t make it to the governor’s desk this session. Monday, the chamber adopted SCR 536 which would establish a committee … Continued
Harrison County residents that have fallen behind on their rent as a direct result of the COVID pandemic are getting some relief. The Harrison County Board of Supervisors has approved the hiring of Open Doors Homeless Coalition to administrate … Continued
Isolated severe storms may develop this afternoon and bring the potential for hail and damaging winds to the region. Image courtesy of the National Weather Service Here’s a look at your statewide forecast: To the north, morning showers with a … Continued
Mississippi has reached a major milestone in its rollout of the COVID-19 as the state has administered its one-millionth dose. Watch as Governor Tate Reeves commemorates the achievement from Trustmark Park in Pearl—one of the vaccination sites run by the … Continued
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A bill passed by the Mississippi Legislature, in partnership with State Auditor Shad White, will keep public employees who stand accused of embezzlement from participating in pretrial diversion programs. White explained that those who embezzle or fraudulently obtain more than … Continued