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04/09/2024: Child Abuse Awareness | March Madness | Medicaid Discussions
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Thousands of Mississippi children are abused and neglected in our state every year. The attorney general's office and child advocacy groups are partnering to put a stop to the abuse.
Then, March Madness is over, but many schools across the region got the chance to compete in this year’s NCAA basketball tournament. How does getting a shot at the championship impact smaller schools beyond the basketball court.
Plus, Will Mississippi lawmakers be able to reach a compromise on closing the state's healthcare gap--by expanding Medicaid?
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02/14/2025: Online Grooming Bill | School Choice Legislation | Palestinian in Mississippi
21:59|Mississippi lawmakers have reached another major deadline.One of the bills moving forward would target online grooming of children.And a major push for school choice dies on the calendar.Plus, A Palestinian American living in Mississippi is concerned about the consequences of Hamas not releasing Israeli hostages by Saturday.
02/13/2025: Senate Tax Plan | Early Voting | Steel Tariffs | Mardi Gras Security
24:27|Senate lawmakers unveil their tax plan. It cuts less revenue than the house's bill, but would be more resilient against any economic downturns.Then, Governor Tate Reeves criticizes a bill that would allow for early voting in Mississippi.Plus, manufacturers are waiting to see how tariffs on steel could affect costs in the coming months.Also, Mardi Gras in New Orleans will be more costly this year in the wake of the New Years Day attack on Bourbon Street.
02/12/2025: Hemp Product Regulations | Human Trafficking Sting | Spring Severe Weather Prep.
23:58|Lawmakers are considering a bill that would apply new regulations to hemp products.Then, arrests have been made along the Mississippi Gulf Coast as part of a sting operation targeting human trafficking.Plus, it's Spring Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Mississippi.
02/11/2025: State Auditor Authority | Egg Prices | Midwife Licensure Bill
23:40|State Auditor Shad White talks about a failed bill in the legislature that would have reduced the authority of his office.Then, egg prices are going up. Experts say it's a combination of factors, including an outbreak of bird flu at chicken plants.Plus, should midwives be licensed in Mississippi? That's a question lawmakers are considering this year.
02/10/2025: Public Homelessness Regulation | Attorney General Lynn Fitch | Veterans Stigma After Attack
23:51|A bill moving to the House takes aim at folks living without housing. It would make it a crime to camp on public property and solicit on roads without a permit.Then, the Attorney General's office is working with business leaders and law enforcement to crack down on human trafficking in Mississippi.Plus, after a New Year's Day attack in New Orleans enacted by a former member of the US military, some veterans worry about stigma.
02/07/2025: Reaction to Gaza Strip Comments | DOJ Investigation Pause | Legislative Update
23:21|Mississippians with ties to the Middle East are voicing their concerns about President Trump's comments on taking over the Gaza Strip.Then, two investigations by US Justice Department are now on an indefinite hold. It follows a change in agency leadership under the per-view of Donald Trump.Plus, more than one thousand bills died on the calendar this week in the state legislature. Reporter Will Stribling shares what bills are moving forward, and the ones that won't.
02/06/2025: Protest against Trump Administration | Rural Healthcare Education | Governor's Arts Awards
24:22|Nationwide protests are pushing back against the Trump administration's goals along the Gaza Strip.Then, Mississippi medical students are receiving scholarships to help them practice in rural communities.Plus, the Mississippi Arts Commission is honoring the life and legacies of several influential Mississippians.
02/05/2025: Private School Bill | Domestic Violence Taskforce | Protection for Working Inmates
24:13|Lawmakers are debating if and how the state could give families financial assistance when attending private schools.Then, a domestic violence review taskforce could help better understand how prevalent the issue is throughout Mississippi by tracking the number of deaths.Plus, a new report outlines how the disciplinary procedures within prisons could be hurting the stated goal of rehabilitation.
02/04/2025: Parental Leave for State Employees | Protection for Working Inmates | Public School Priorities
24:09|A bill in the Senate could give state employees parental leave when they have a child.Then, advocates for the rights of incarcerated Mississippians say inmates should be given personal protective equipment when working with dangerous chemicals.Plus, supporters of public education say Mississippi should focus on supporting public schools, not private institutions.