by Sara DiNatale, Mississippi Today April 12, 2023 Mississippi now requires physicians to test patients for syphilis during pregnancy as a response to the alarming rate in the state of children being born with the infection, according to a recently issued emergency...
by Molly Minta and Kate Royals, Mississippi Today April 11, 2023 The Mississippi Division of Medicaid spent months working to determine how much it paid in claims associated with gender identity disorder or gender dysphoria following an anonymous legislative request,...
It’s that time of year when increased rain chances also means increased flood risk. Mississippians should consider flood insurance now, before they need it. “At last check, there were about 57,000 National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies in force...
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is entering into an agreement with the American Red Cross to assist in temporarily lodging displaced residents from the March 24, 2023, deadly tornadoes. Under this agreement, the American Red Cross will place eligible...
by Julia James, Mississippi Today April 10, 2023 After a push this session to fully fund public schools, districts will receive $100 million outside of the regular school funding formula because lawmakers passed a bill they say aims to put more money in the classroom....
by Bobby Harrison, Mississippi Today April 9, 2023 Conservative state Sen. Chris McDaniel of Ellisville and those who support abortion rights are two winners from Senate Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency Chair John Polk’s decision to kill legislation reviving...
