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Mississippi Children’s Museum nominated for USA Today Reader’s Choice Award

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www.supertalk.fm – Alyssa Arbuckle – 2024-01-29 12:15:43

SUMMARY: The Mississippi 's in has been acknowledged as a top contender for USA 's 2024 Reader's Choice Travel in the “Best Children's Museum” category. Achieving the third-place ranking nationally, the museum is recognized for its interactive exhibits and educational offerings. It is touted for contributions to literacy, , nutrition, cultural arts, STEAM, and heritage. It recently earned a medal from the Institute of Museum and Library Services in 2021 and ranked fourth in last year's USA Today's awards. Votes for the museum in this year's contest can be cast until February 12.

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Reeves celebrates Medicaid expansion dying as Hosemann questions governor’s numbers

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www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2024-05-17 15:22:05

SUMMARY: Mississippi lawmakers did not agree on a expansion plan during their . Governor Tate Reeves, who opposes such expansions, celebrated the halt as a victory on social , deeming it an “Obamacare Medicaid Expansion scheme.” The Senate's only vote on the issue showed more favor than opposition among but was not enough to override a veto. Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann pointed out that the House and Senate supported expansion but clashed over work requirements. Hosemann believes CMS may accept a work requirement in the future. Current costs would be largely federally covered, with Mississippi benefiting financially. Mississippi remains one of the few states without Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act, and rural hospitals are advocating for it to alleviate costs from uninsured .

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Report: Mississippi’s unemployment rate reaches new record low

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-05-17 14:52:48

SUMMARY: Mississippi's unemployment rate has hit a historic low at 2.8%, announced by Governor Tate Reeves. This drop is attributed to advances in education, a top-five ranking for pre-K quality and record-high high school graduation rates. Significant private investments, including a $10 by Amazon Web Services and a $1.9 million EV battery plant, are also key contributors. These developments have resulted in thousands of new , reinforcing Reeves' message that anyone seeking work in Mississippi can find a job. The downward unemployment trend began in March 2023 and has persisted into 2024.

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State to allocate $95M in bonds for construction of new liquor storage facility

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-05-17 13:53:33

SUMMARY: Mississippi lawmakers have passed a bill authorizing up to $95 million in bonds to construct a new -owned liquor warehouse. The facility will store alcoholic beverages before distribution to retailers in the state, which controls liquor sales at the wholesale level. The current warehouse in Gluckstadt is outdated, causing distribution delays and shortages for retailers, restaurants and package stores. To fund the new warehouse, a $1.50 bailment fee will be charged on each case of liquor. Despite $119.7 million in revenue from 2023 liquor sales, there's debate about whether Mississippi should remain in the distribution business. The construction contract must be finalized by October 1.

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