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Reporting with impact: 2022 mid-year report
Reporting with impact: 2022 mid-year report
A recent Pew Research Center study revealed that while legacy papers have continued to cut full-time capitol reporters, nonprofit newsrooms have increased their number of devoted political investigators from 92 in 2014 to 353 in 2022, now representing 20% of the total statehouse press nationally. At Mississippi Today, we are honored to be part of this community of nonprofits championing statehouse coverage to ensure government accountability.
Our role in maintaining democracy is critical. Mississippi is one of 16 states where the number of full-time statehouse reporters has suffered a 23.5% decrease since 2014. The consequences of this loss put access to the coverage Mississippians deserve at risk, and profoundly impact our state's democratic processes and outcomes. This is, in part, why Mississippi Today launched our flagship nonprofit newsroom six years ago. We proudly serve as a government watchdog for Mississippi and demand accountability from all of our leaders. Today, our Capitol Team makes up at least one-third of the full-time statehouse investigators in Mississippi.
Devotion to this coverage fuels our team's ability to go above and beyond traditional news sources, ensuring no stone is left unturned when we report to you. Our vigilance and earnestness ensures that our readers are always informed about the critical issues that influence their lives, but, we are not alone in this effort. While the work of our journalists is imperative, it is our collective impact that continues to be truly transformational. Your support strengthens our ability to deliver free, nonpartisan news to all Mississippians. Thank you for enabling us to help fill the void in Mississippi with news you can depend on from a team you can trust.
Please take a moment to check out our 2022 mid-year impact report. I am incredibly inspired and encouraged by the work of our team over the course of this very newsy year, and I believe you will be, too.
This article first appeared on Mississippi Today and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.
SUMMARY: In Hinds County, Mississippi, Beth Ann White is facing her second trial for a crash that killed a mother and her six-month-old son in November 2021. During the first trial, it was alleged that White had a blood alcohol content level more than three times the legal limit. The defense questioned the right of way during the crash, resulting in a mistrial due to the jury's inability to reach a consensus on a verdict. White was indicted on four counts of aggravated DUI and has pled not guilty. After the trial ended with a hung jury, the county re-indicted White for the charges.
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SUMMARY: Mississippi lawmakers settled contentious issues, sending a new public education funding formula to Governor Tate Reeves. The Mississippi Student Funding Formula would replace MAEP, bringing in $220 million more to public schools. The compromise was well-received by lawmakers and educators, providing a more understandable and predictable funding mechanism. Additionally, a deal was reached on the Public Employees' Retirement System, which mandates an increase in contributions but will not impact current benefits. House Speaker Jason White emphasized the importance of prioritizing education funding, PERS, and healthcare access in Mississippi, expressing hope for further compromises in the future.
The post Mississippi lawmakers send education, PERS bills to governor appeared first on www.wjtv.com
SUMMARY: Mississippi State baseball defeated Vanderbilt 8-7 in game three to clinch the series. Despite Vanderbilt tying the game with six runs in the sixth inning and taking the lead in the seventh, Mississippi State rallied in the ninth with a two-run homer by Hunter Hines. Pitcher Tyson Hardin closed out the game with a scoreless ninth inning. The win improved Mississippi State's SEC record to 12-9.
The post Hunter Hines leads MSU baseball to series win at Vanderbilt appeared first on www.wcbi.com
Retrial for Beth Ann White begins Monday
Advocates call on Mississippi lawmakers to pass Medicaid expansion
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Mississippi lawmakers miss budget deadline, forcing rules suspension to come up Monday
Mississippi lawmakers send education, PERS bills to governor
Hunter Hines leads MSU baseball to series win at Vanderbilt
Pearl River woman pleads guilty to stabbing tribal member
HOA president speaks after shots fired into Brandon home
HOA president speaks after shots fired into Brandon home
Mississippi yacht rocker Jimmy Buffett heading to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Sister of Mississippi man who died after police pulled him from car rejects lawsuit settlement
At Lake High School in Scott County, the Un-Team will never be forgotten
One injured in Mississippi officer-involved shooting after chase
Cicadas expected to takeover north Mississippi counties soon
Viewers make allegations against Hatley teacher, school district releases statement – Home – WCBI TV
Vehicle struck and killed man lying in the road, Alcorn County sheriff says
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HOA president speaks after shots fired into Brandon home
Crumedy picked in 6th roiund by Carolina;Gore Jr. earns free-agent deal with Buffalo
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JCSD reaches settlement agreement with former deputy
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