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WEB1 day ago · Mississippi Today is a part of the Deep South Today network of nonprofit newsrooms. We believe that an informed Mississippi is a better Mississippi. We center readers in everything we do, informing--and engaging--Mississippians through reporting, podcasts, events and online communities.
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 ...
Struggling renters in Mississippi can now apply for assistance
WEBMar 29, 2021 · Mississippi is now accepting applications to help struggling renters, three months after then-President Donald Trump signed a massive COVID-19 stimulus bill, including $25 billion for rental assistance. On Monday, the same day the state opened the program, President Joe Biden’s U.S. Centers for Disease Control and …
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.
What’s happened since welfare chief pleaded guilty to federal …
WEBSep 22, 2023 · John Davis, former director of the Mississippi Department of Human Services, sits with his defense attorney Merrida Coxwell, right, in Jackson on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022. Davis pleaded guilty to federal charges in a conspiracy to misspend tens of millions of dollars that were intended to help needy families in one of …
Mississippi Health News - Mississippi Today
WEBMississippi has begun to receive portions of the approximately $203 million it expects from national settlements with three pharmaceutical distributors and one opioid manufacturer. by Violet Jira and Henry Larweh, KFF Health News August 14, 2024. UMMC will use the grant to launch a year-long initiative to increase syphilis awareness, testing ...
Mississippi Today to publish Phil Bryant welfare investigation ...
WEBApr 3, 2022 · Mississippi Today investigation exposes new evidence of Phil Bryant’s role in welfare scandal. Mississippi Today’s five-month investigation reveals how Bryant used the governor’s office to exploit a dysfunctional welfare system for personal interests. Our series debuts Monday. by Anna Wolfe April 3, 2022. With the help of Phil Bryant’s ...
Frequently asked questions about COVID-19 vaccines in Mississippi
WEBJan 9, 2021 · You should also visit the health department’s vaccine page for basic information. The state health department also has a hotline you can call to ask questions about the vaccine process. To schedule an appointment through the phone, call 1-877-978-6453. The MSDH recently added an additional number to call, 601-965-4071.
Amazon coming to Mississippi with plans to create jobs ... and ...
WEBJan 25, 2024 · by Bobby Harrison and Taylor Vance January 25, 2024. A key component in Amazon Web Services’ commitment to spend $10 billion to construct two “hyperscale data centers” in Madison County is an agreement with Entergy to provide the large volume of electricity that such an endeavor will require. Officials said the project — which will ...
Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann calls state pension problems 'the major …
WEBFeb 14, 2024 · Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann said that deciding how to ensure the long-term financial solvency of the massive Mississippi Public Employees Retirement System is “the major issue” facing lawmakers during the current legislative session.