SUMMARY: U.S. Senator Roger Wicker and U.S. Representative Mike Ezell led a bipartisan resolution recognizing the 82nd anniversary of the establishment of the United States Naval Construction Force, also known as the “Seabees.” The resolution thanked the Seabees for their service and highlighted their contributions to military history and disaster relief efforts. Mississippi's entire Congressional Delegation joined in honoring the Seabees. The Seabees have played a crucial role in building infrastructure for Navy and Marine Corps operations and have a strong presence in Mississippi, particularly at Naval Construction Battalion Center Gulfport. The Seabees have a history of resilience, determination, and providing critical support both domestically and abroad.

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SUMMARY: Republicans in Mississippi, despite controlling the state House and Senate, are struggling to reach a compromise on expanding Medicaid coverage before the end of their session in early May. While Governor Tate Reeves has been against putting more people on government programs, House speaker Jason White is prioritizing the issue. The House has voted to expand coverage to 200,000 people earning up to 138% of the federal poverty level, while the Senate has a more limited proposal for those earning up to 100%. Negotiations are ongoing, with the House offering a compromise to cover those in between with subsidies. The Senate is cautious about moving too fast on expansion.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Trade Commission has approved a rule that would ban US companies from enforcing noncompete agreements, which prevent employees from taking jobs with competitors. The rule is expected to be challenged in court by business groups who argue that the FTC lacks the authority to implement such a sweeping rule. The Biden administration has taken aim at noncompete agreements, stating that they harm workers by limiting their ability to switch jobs for higher pay. Critics of the rule believe that it casts too wide a net and could have negative implications for the job market and economy.

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