In announcing her support for prescription drug reforms, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today said Congress should prioritize enacting legislation to address the ever-growing cost burdens on Americans. Hyde-Smith is an original cosponsor of the Prescriptions Drug Pricing Reduction Act … Continued
The mayor of Jackson no longer wants the city’s name to be associated with former President Andrew Jackson. Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba posted on Facebook that he wants people to correlate the city’s name with its Hebrew meaning. “When I … Continued
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 674 new cases of COVID-19. Today’s report brings the state’s total number of cases up to 32,888. 1,188 Mississippians have now passed away from the virus following this morning’s confirmation of 30 … Continued
This legislative session, lawmakers passed a bill calling for the removal of the state flag and Governor Tate Reeves signed House Bill 1796 into law on June 30th. The state flag was officially retired on July 1st as it … Continued
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS) has announced that anybody seeking to enter one of Mississippi’s driver license offices must wear a mask. The mandate will go into effect on Monday, July 13 and was put into place due … Continued
Secretary of State Michael Watson says his office continues to receive reports regarding the online behavior of a handful of Election Commissioners spread across the state. Secretary of State Michael Watson Watson says, “While we do not agree with the … Continued
With the deadline to sign numerous bills looming, Governor Tate Reeves appears to be considering a veto of the education appropriations bill passed the legislature. In a Facebook post Tuesday, the governor stated that the bill cuts $26 million in … Continued
As part of its effort to improve access to broadband internet in Mississippi, the Public Service Commission has voted to establish the “Connect Mississippi Committee.” According to the PSC, the 13-member committee will consist of representatives from significant sectors of … Continued
GreenServ, Inc., regulated medical waste and secure document destruction company, is increasing its presence in Mississippi by locating processing operations and corporate headquarters in Batesville. The project is a $6 million corporate investment and will create 45 jobs. “GreenServ is … Continued
The FDA warns not to use hand sanitizer products containing methanol or wood alcohol, which can be toxic when absorbed through the skin and life-threatening when ingested. The agency says, “We’ve seen an increase in hand sanitizer products that have … Continued