Mississippi Edition

Mississippi agencies announce new guidelines on how reports of child abuse cases will be handled in all 82 counties.Then, Mississippi's State Health Officer says he's hopeful investments by the legislature can sustain public health initiatives in the wake of federal cuts.Plus, we speak with a financial expert about how Mississippians can make plans when there is high market volatility.

Courts are reviewing a new set of redistricting maps for Mississippi. Then, mayors of towns along the Mississippi River are seeking federal aid for flooding as the water level continues to rise.Plus, state regulators deny a company two permits to produce more air pollution in rural Mississippi. Residents are praising the decision.

We're speaking with Dr. Thomas Dobbs, Mississippi's former State Health Officer, reflecting on the five years that have passed since the start of the Coronavirus Pandemic.For an extended version of the show, visit MPB's YouTube page.

Millions of federal dollars being used by the Mississippi Department of Education is being rescinded.Then, ag economists share what the Trump administration's sweeping round of new tarrifs could mean for agriculture in the state.Plus, A climate change conference brings student together to examine the role communities of color can play in tackling environmental justice issues.

Lawmakers have ended the 2025 legislative session without passing a budget. Governor Tate Reeves says not to worry.Then, the state Department of Health learns that over $230 million dollars in federal funding is being revoked. Plus, federal grants already awarded to the Mississippi Humanities Council are cut. Hear that could mean for historians and preserving culture in the state.

House lawmakers have officially ended their 2025 legislative session, although the Senate is still meeting today. More than 100 budget bills haven't been passed.Then, Major cuts to healthcare have stripped funding from several Mississippi organizations helping folks with HIV and AIDS.Plus, a tour of the state capitol is helping students better understand how laws are passed, and get them involved in the democratic process.

A bill that could cut out the middleman and potentially reduce drug costs nearly passed the legislature yesterday. But now it's being sent back for more debate.Then, Governor Tate Reeves has requested federal disaster relief in response to the March 14th and 15th tornadoes that killed 7 in Mississippi.Plus, federal tariffs go into affect today in what the Trump administration is calling "Liberation Day". Manufacturers and car dealers share what that could mean for Mississippians.

The federal government is clawing back hundreds of millions of dollars allocated to Mississippi public schools for COVID-19 pandemic relief efforts.Then, human trafficking can be a difficult crime to spot and report. Elected officials are working with businesses to train a network of watchdogs and help victims. Plus, today is the primary election day for many municipalities across Mississippi.

We speak with the National Weather Service to get an update on this morning's severe storms.Then, More than 100 bills that fund all of the functions of Mississippi’s state government died Saturday night after the House didn't show up for what's known as "conference weekend."Plus, thick layers of pollen that blanket Mississippi can make life harder for many living with allergies. And doctors say for some, that risk can be severe.Image: kaboompics via Pexels