Mississippi Edition

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 t

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,

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 M

Governor Tate Reeves signs a bill eliminating the state's income tax. Then, disaster response teams are on the ground in Tylertown and surrounding communities to help with recovery efforts from this month's tornadoes. Plus, Mississippi has the worst scores for long term care services for the elderly. Hosted on Acast. S

Among the 7 Mississippians who died as a result of the March 14th and 15th tornadoes was a child. Their parents, and the community of Tylertown, are mourning the loss. Then, Lawmakers have until Saturday night to negotiate a new tax bill to fix an error-riddled Senate bill passed last week.  Plus, insurance officials a

We speak with a tax expert about how lawmakers may have made a typo when passing a bill that would eliminate income tax in Mississippi. Then, for Equal Pay Day, black women from across Mississippi are seeking to draw attention to the gender wage gap. Plus, advocates for Mississippi's agriculture industry are calling on