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WATCH: State Economist Corey Miller discusses Medicaid expansion
WATCH: State Economist Corey Miller discusses Medicaid expansion
Senior political reporter Bobby Harrison sat down with State Economist Corey Miller to talk about Medicaid expansion at the third and final Mississippi in the Know: Legislative Breakfast on Thursday, March 24. Miller, alongside Senior Economist at the Mississippi Institution for Higher Learning Sondra Collins, has recently published a study from the University Research Center analyzing the effects of Medicaid expansion on the state.
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Editor-at-large Marshall Ramsey took the stage during the conversation to complete a live drawing that referenced the role Miller's research has played in the tense 2022 legislative session.
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8 schools in our area receive ‘Military Star Schools’ recognition
SUMMARY: Eight schools in the area have been recognized by the Mississippi Department of Education as “Military Star Schools” for their support of military families and children of service members. These schools include West Lowndes Elementary and High Schools, New Hope Elementary, Middle, and High Schools, Aberdeen Elementary School, Annunciation Catholic School, and Columbus Christian Academy. Schools with this designation must have a dedicated school liaison for military families and provide professional development for staff to meet the needs of military students and families. The designation lasts for two years and was established by Governor Tate Reeves in February 2022.
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Itawamba County deputies save dog with Narcan
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