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Mississippi Stories: Mississippi Press Association Executive Director Layne Bruce
2021-05-04 19:30:32, 1620174632
In this episode of Mississippi Stories, Mississippi Today Editor-At-Large Marshall Ramsey sits down with Layne Bruce, Executive Director of the Mississippi Press Association. Mississippi's small newspapers have a rich history and provide an invaluable service to the communities they serve. But like many other small newspapers across the nation, they're facing serious headwinds. Ramsey and Bruce talk about how COVID-19 and other business challenges has affected the MPA's 110 members. They talk about topics from new ways to fund local news to challenges to big tech giants who have siphoned away advertising dollars. Bruce adds his perspective developed from his 15 years at the MPA and talks about problems many local papers face (like the recent issues with the Post Office, which affects delivery of printed copies) and opportunities as well. As Thomas Jefferson said, “The only security of all is in a free press.”
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SUMMARY: The Columbus Municipal School District is implementing changes to historic schools, including repurposing Franklin Academy and Fairview Elementary. The specific plans for repurposing are unclear, but it will involve closing the campuses as schools. Elementary grades will be consolidated into three schools, while Hunt School is being rebuilt and will house sixth graders and partner with educational programs. Superintendent Dr. Ellis anticipates completion of construction at Hunt by January and does not foresee staff reductions. The district is also considering partnerships with The W and EMCC for additional educational programs at Hunt.
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Mississippi high court declines to rule on questions of public funds going to private schools
SUMMARY: The Mississippi Supreme Court declined to rule on whether the state was violating its constitution with a $10 million grant program for private schools, as an advocacy group lacked legal standing to sue. The program, funded with federal pandemic relief money, was put on hold after a lawsuit by the ACLU and other organizations. Public schools were excluded from the grants, leading to concerns about competitive advantages. A separate program for interest-free loans for public schools was created. While three justices heard arguments on the issue, the court ultimately decided not to weigh in on the constitutional question.
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SUMMARY: House Speaker Jason White proposed a ballot initiative for Mississippi voters to voice their opinion on Medicaid expansion, which was not well-received by the Senate. House Democrats are pushing for a work requirement in the expansion but have faced opposition. With the federal government consistently denying Medicaid expansion plans with work requirements, many lawmakers see little point in supporting a measure that is unlikely to be approved. House Minority Leader Robert Johnson III presented a compromise to Senate leadership, but the Senate seems unreceptive. Lawmakers have until Thursday to reach a deal on a conference report or Medicaid expansion will die.
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