Mississippi Edition

A bill moving to the House takes aim at folks living without housing. It would make it a crime to camp on public property and solicit on roads without a permit.Then, the Attorney General's office is working with business leaders and law enforcement to crack down on human trafficking in Mississippi.Plus, after a New Year's Day attack in New Orleans enacted by a former member of the US military, some veterans worry about stigma.

Mississippians with ties to the Middle East are voicing their concerns about President Trump's comments on taking over the Gaza Strip.Then, two investigations by US Justice Department are now on an indefinite hold. It follows a change in agency leadership under the per-view of Donald Trump.Plus, more than one thousand bills died on the calendar this week in the state legislature. Reporter Will Stribling shares what bills are moving forward, and the ones that won't.

Nationwide protests are pushing back against the Trump administration's goals along the Gaza Strip.Then, Mississippi medical students are receiving scholarships to help them practice in rural communities.Plus, the Mississippi Arts Commission is honoring the life and legacies of several influential Mississippians.

Lawmakers are debating if and how the state could give families financial assistance when attending private schools.Then, a domestic violence review taskforce could help better understand how prevalent the issue is throughout Mississippi by tracking the number of deaths.Plus, a new report outlines how the disciplinary procedures within prisons could be hurting the stated goal of rehabilitation.

A bill in the Senate could give state employees parental leave when they have a child.Then, advocates for the rights of incarcerated Mississippians say inmates should be given personal protective equipment when working with dangerous chemicals.Plus, supporters of public education say Mississippi should focus on supporting public schools, not private institutions.

Mississippi legislators are considering measures to implement “school choice” at all public schools.Then, a bill to ban cell phone use in public schools passes the Senate Education Committee.The largest event east of the Mississippi River is now underway in the capitol city. We’ll take you to the Dixie National Livestock and Show.

Healthcare leaders are back at the state capitol urging lawmakers to expand Medicaid for thousands of working poor Mississippians.Then, the Chairman of the House Education Committee talks about "school choice" legislation  Plus, High-school students from across Mississippi have been meeting with state lawmakers to raise awareness about legislation directly affecting youth. 

Governor Tate Reeves delivers his State of the State address touting the successes and calling for continued investments in Mississippi's economy.Then, Legislators on both sides of the aisle react to the Governor's speech with disagreement and optimism. Plus, A new report finds systemic barriers are contributing to health disparities for Black women in the Mississippi Delta.