Statewide News
Mississippi making strides to improve outcomes for vulnerable women, children
By Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune Mississippi is making strides in improving the outcomes of the most vulnerable children in the judicial system, but improvements and increased...
Obesity, Medicaid and SNAP among topics discussed by Senate Study Committee on Women, Children and Families
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune The health of Mississippi’s youth and their mothers is at risk from several factors, the greatest of which is reported to be obesity and childbirth....
Attorneys General step up Operation Robocall Roundup
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune For decades, robocalls have plagued Mississippians as technology continues to evolve. A nationwide effort has been underway to crack down on these...
Mississippi near top of U.S. in wage growth
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Mississippi is Number 2 in America for real wage growth. That was the message shared by Governor Tate Reeves Monday afternoon via X, adding that the...
Senate Universities and Colleges Committee set to hold two days of hearings
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune The state Senate Universities and Colleges Committee is set to meet this week for two days of hearing as lawmakers seek to ensure Mississippi’s...
Lawmakers continue work to improve economic viability of Mississippi’s women, children and families
By Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune The state Senate Women, Children, and Families Study Committee will hold a wide-ranging hearing on Tuesday, December 9, at the Capitol. Several...