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Civics Field Guide - Mississippi Today
WEBFounded in 2016 as the state’s first nonprofit, nonpartisan newsroom, Mississippi Today’s roots in Capitol coverage have grown to encompass a myriad of beats beyond politics and policy, including education, public health, justice, environment, equity, and, yes, sports. Learn More. Mississippi Today’s Civics Field Guide, also serving as ...
Mississippi Politics News - Mississippi Today
WEBMills says he might take band on road when his U.S. District judge replacement named. Though Mills has taken senior status, he says he still plans to be an active judge, though might take his band “on the road” when his replacement is finally named in the Northern District of Mississippi. by Bobby Harrison June 8, 2023.
‘It’s a great day’: Mississippi raises new state flag after 126 years
WEBJan 11, 2021 · Mississippi’s new state flag flies for the first time at the Capitol after Gov. Tate Reeves signed a bill on Monday ratifying the newly adopted state flag at the Two Mississippi Museums. Credit: Vickie King, Mississippi Today. A new state flag was raised over the Mississippi State Capitol on Monday to replace the old flag, which flew for 126 ...
COVID-19 Delta variant leads to new MSDH guidelines
WEBJul 9, 2021 · The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 427 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, the most for any one day since March 13. The Delta variant has considerably increased the already high risks posed by the virus to unvaccinated people. Between June 3 and July 1, 95% of all COVID infections …
Mississippi state economist cites strong growth - Mississippi Today
WEBSep 24, 2021 · State economist cites strong growth as legislative leaders begin budget work. by Bobby Harrison September 24, 2021. The Mississippi economy, based on its gross domestic product, is projected to grow during the current fiscal year at its fastest pace since 1994, State Economist Corey Miller told legislative leaders Friday.
'Nothing short of a miracle:' How rural hospitals are working …
WEBNov 18, 2021 · While Stribling’s experience is a worst case scenario, it’s not uncommon for rural Mississippians to lack accessible healthcare. Six rural hospitals in Mississippi have closed since 2014, and according to a 2020 study by the Chartis Center for Rural Health, 64% of Mississippi’s remaining rural hospitals are at high risk of closing.. The heart of rural hospitals’ financial troubles is ...
Mississippi's non-white population is growing- Mississippi Today
WEBOct 12, 2021 · The state had a Black population of 1,084,481 as of the 2020 Census compared to 1,098,385 10 years earlier — a decline of 13,940 people. During the same time, Mississippi’s white population decreased at a much faster rate, shrinking 95,791 people the past 10 years to 1,658,893. Other minority …
Mississippi abortion law: an FAQ - Mississippi Today
WEBJun 29, 2022 · Health. FAQ: Abortion in Mississippi post-Roe v. Wade. by Mississippi Today June 29, 2022. Mississippi Today has compiled a list of questions in regards to abortion in Mississippi after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and Mississippi’s trigger law banning abortions went into effect July 7, 2022. We will continue to update this FAQ.
Legislative leaders ask about suspending PERS '13th check' …
WEBOct 5, 2023 · Sen. Dean Kirby, R-Pearl, asked if suspending the annual 3% cost of living increase for three years would solve the financial woes facing PERS, which provides pensions for most state and local government employees, including educators.