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Mississippi passed a $104M lifeline program for hospitals. One CEO says it won’t help.
As hospitals across Mississippi continue to face possible closure, state lawmakers recently passed legislation allocating $104 million in lifeline money to those struggling. However, one hospital CEO is claiming that the legislation, as passed, would do nothing to help his hospital.
In an email obtained by SuperTalk Mississippi News, Winston Medical Center CEO Paul Black informed the board of directors that the legislation – Senate Bill 2372 and House Bill 271 – would not allow the medical center in Louisville to receive any funds due to the hospital already paying for bills induced by…
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By: Caleb Salers
Title: Mississippi passed a $104M lifeline program for hospitals. One CEO says it won't help.
Sourced From: www.supertalk.fm/mississippi-passed-a-104m-lifeline-program-for-hospitals-one-ceo-says-it-wont-help/
Published Date: Fri, 19 May 2023 22:28:16 +0000
SUMMARY: Voters in Fulton, Mississippi, are set to decide the fate of a tourism tax. If approved, a 3% tax on food and beverage purchases within the city would be levied. Officials estimate the tax could bring in between $550,000 and $700,000 every year. Fulton's mayor, Emily Quinn, has said that the tax would fund improvements in the city's parks and pay for beautification projects, tourism promotion and recreation.
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Mississippi News
No sign of Mississippi governor fulfilling pledge on campaign funds tied to welfare case
SUMMARY: Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has not fulfilled his pledge to give away campaign donations received from those charged with misspending welfare money in a corruption case. Financial documents show Reeves receiving donations totaling $2,500 from Nancy New and $6,000 from Zach New, both of whom pleaded guilty to charges in the case. Reeves's campaign manager has not responded to inquiries about the donations' disposition. A Reeves campaign commercial stated that the donations would be donated to a worthy cause at the legal proceedings' conclusion.
The post No sign of Mississippi governor fulfilling pledge on campaign funds tied to welfare case appeared first on www.wjtv.com
SUMMARY: Two months after a tornado damaged about two-thirds of the city of Amory, Mississippi, the community is working to rebuild. Mayor Corey Glenn said that the debris is about 96-98% removed and all of the infrastructure is back up and running. The main goal is to get all residents situated during this time.
The post Amory continues rebuilding process after devastating tornado appeared first on www.wcbi.com
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