Lawmakers move to limit jail detentions during civil commitment
Supporters described the law, which goes into effect July 1, as a step forward in limiting jail detentions.
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On this day in 1862, Robert Smalls and other slaves commandeered an armed Confederate ship and sailed to freedom.
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Bill increasing tax credits for private schools defeated at end of session
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Podcast: How the 2024 Medicaid expansion debate died
Mississippi Today’s Adam Ganucheau, Bobby Harrison, Geoff Pender, and Taylor Vance discuss the breakdown of Medicaid expansion negotiations in the Legislature.
Legislature, flush with cash, passes budget, completing work for 2024 session
The $7 billion state budget is 5.8% larger than the one passed last year.
Medgar Evers will receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
Medgar Evers, assassinated 60 years ago, will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor.
Legislative leaders: Medicaid expansion measure set to die Thursday night
Expansion brought months of intense debate at the Capitol and scores of rallies urging lawmakers to adopt Medicaid expansion.
Belhaven man’s widow will decide what will be done with his remains, but independent autopsy will be done
Hinds County chancery judge declares Dau Mabil’s wiidow next of kin, and she will request independent autopsy.