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Mississippi lawmakers pitch plan to address Delta healthcare

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www.wjtv.com – Richard Lake – 2024-02-02 16:14:33

SUMMARY: A proposal to address the ongoing crisis in the Mississippi Delta was presented at the Capitol. The plan involves creating a Delta Rural Authority to establish a collaborative healthcare system in the region, where hospitals and healthcare facilities would share resources. The authority would be managed by a nine to 12 member board, with some members appointed by the governor and others by the and local communities. Some lawmakers from the Delta region are upset about being left out of and feel that a regional approach to healthcare makes sense but requires input from all stakeholders. The proposal was put forward by the Delta Council and asks for $5 million to $10 million in .

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North Mississippi woman pleads guilty to stealing government funds

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www.wjtv.com – Kristopher White – 2024-05-21 14:12:14

SUMMARY: Misty Burgess of Lee County, Mississippi, pled guilty to of funds in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi, according to Auditor Shad White. In May 2020, she submitted an unemployment application using her sister's personal information; her sister was an inmate at the Central Mississippi Correctional Facility and ineligible for these benefits. The U.S. Attorney's office will sentence Burgess in September 2024. Suspected fraud can be reported to the Auditor's office via their website or by calling 1-(800)-321-1275 during business hours.

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2024 Mississippi legislative session not good for private school voucher supporters

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www.wcbi.com – Ansley Perkins – 2024-05-21 13:42:13

SUMMARY: Despite a recent ruling allowing $10 million in public funds for private schools, 2024 has not favored school vouchers supporters. The , ending their , enacted stricter regulations and did not pass new voucher bills. Noteworthy is the increased oversight for special-needs scholarships, mandating detailed academic progress and specific educational services. Efforts to expand tax credits were also defeated. While the Supreme Court ruling temporarily supports voucher funds, it hinged on technicalities about federal versus funds, leaving the constitutional ban on public for private schools intact. The conservative legislature did not expand voucher programs this session.

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Hinds County supervisor speaks out after being expelled from meeting

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www.wjtv.com – Marie Mennefield – 2024-05-21 12:43:09

SUMMARY: District 2 Supervisor Tony Smith was expelled from a board meeting for bringing a gun, which he claimed was empty, inside the building. Smith stated he was asked by Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones to place the gun in his vehicle during a recess. However, before Smith could return to the meeting, he was barred from re-entering. He explained he had the gun on him because he had been checking his rental properties earlier and forgot to it. Smith believes the incident is being used by other supervisors to discredit him, emphasizing there was no hostile intent.

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