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Used car prices increase due to inventory problems
Used car buyers beware, the recent market for vehicles has been increasing due to ongoing supply chain problems.
In the past year, used car market prices across the country have gone up an average of 40.5 percent. Customers are now owing an average monthly payment of about $500 for these vehicles.
One inventory problem affecting this price increase is the decrease in semiconductor chips available.
This decrease means fewer…
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Singing River Health System opposes plans for surgery clinic in Gautier
SUMMARY: The Jackson County Board of Supervisors and Singing River Health System oppose a new healthcare facility in Gautier partnering with Memorial and Merit Health. They argue it will worsen staffing shortages and not handle cardiac emergencies. The Board opposes the use of TIF bonds for development and requests collaboration with SRHS. Private doctors seek to build a surgery center and are not willing to remove Merit and Memorial Hospital from the project. The city plans to use TIF bonds for infrastructure development. The developers are awaiting a certificate of need, with SRHS threatening to appeal. A public hearing is scheduled for May 7th.
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Mississippi lawmakers expected to vote on Medicaid expansion plan with work requirement
SUMMARY: Mississippi lawmakers are set to vote on expanding Medicaid coverage with a work requirement, which may not be approved by the federal government. If the requirement is rejected, the state would need to seek approval annually. The state, one of the poorest in the U.S., could benefit from providing coverage to thousands more people. Georgia, the only other state with a Medicaid work requirement, is currently in a legal battle with the federal government over the mandate. Despite initial resistance, the Republican-controlled Legislature is considering expansion to help financially struggling hospitals. Mississippi is among the 10 states that have resisted Medicaid expansion.
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NASA Administrator Names New Stennis Space Center Director
SUMMARY: John Bailey has been appointed as the new director of NASA's Stennis Space Center, taking on the role after serving as acting director since January. The center is a key hub for aerospace and technology development, with a workforce of over 5,200 and a focus on propulsion testing. Bailey has over 30 years of federal service and previously held leadership roles at NASA Stennis. He is committed to supporting NASA's missions and initiatives, as well as expanding partnerships with commercial aerospace companies. Bailey's appointment signifies an exciting time for NASA Stennis as they continue to play a vital role in space exploration.
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