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04/02/2025: PBM Legislation | Disaster Relief | Liberation Day
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A bill that could cut out the middleman and potentially reduce drug costs nearly passed the legislature yesterday. But now it's being sent back for more debate.
Then, Governor Tate Reeves has requested federal disaster relief in response to the March 14th and 15th tornadoes that killed 7 in Mississippi.
Plus, federal tariffs go into affect today in what the Trump administration is calling "Liberation Day". Manufacturers and car dealers share what that could mean for Mississippians.
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04/03/2025: House Sine Die | Federal Health Grants Cut | Student Civic Engagement
22:27|House lawmakers have officially ended their 2025 legislative session, although the Senate is still meeting today. More than 100 budget bills haven't been passed.Then, Major cuts to healthcare have stripped funding from several Mississippi organizations helping folks with HIV and AIDS.Plus, a tour of the state capitol is helping students better understand how laws are passed, and get them involved in the democratic process.
04/01/2025: Education Clawbacks | Businesses Against Trafficking | Municipal Primary Elections
24:11|The federal government is clawing back hundreds of millions of dollars allocated to Mississippi public schools for COVID-19 pandemic relief efforts.Then, human trafficking can be a difficult crime to spot and report. Elected officials are working with businesses to train a network of watchdogs and help victims. Plus, today is the primary election day for many municipalities across Mississippi.
03/31/2025: Severe Weather | Conference Deadline Passes | Pollen Allergies
21:12|We speak with the National Weather Service to get an update on this morning's severe storms.Then, More than 100 bills that fund all of the functions of Mississippi’s state government died Saturday night after the House didn't show up for what's known as "conference weekend."Plus, thick layers of pollen that blanket Mississippi can make life harder for many living with allergies. And doctors say for some, that risk can be severe.Image: kaboompics via Pexels
03/28/2025: Income Tax Elimination Signed | Recovery Efforts | Caregivers
23:29|Governor Tate Reeves signs a bill eliminating the state's income tax.Then, disaster response teams are on the ground in Tylertown and surrounding communities to help with recovery efforts from this month's tornadoes.Plus, Mississippi has the worst scores for long term care services for the elderly.
03/27/2025: Tornado Related Death | Tax Cut Negotiations | Storm Insurance Claims
23:36|Among the 7 Mississippians who died as a result of the March 14th and 15th tornadoes was a child. Their parents, and the community of Tylertown, are mourning the loss.Then, Lawmakers have until Saturday night to negotiate a new tax bill to fix an error-riddled Senate bill passed last week. Plus, insurance officials are sharing tips on when to file a claim in the wake of a storm.
03/26/2025: Tax Expert | Equal Pay Day | Foreign Aid
23:35|We speak with a tax expert about how lawmakers may have made a typo when passing a bill that would eliminate income tax in Mississippi.Then, for Equal Pay Day, black women from across Mississippi are seeking to draw attention to the gender wage gap.Plus, advocates for Mississippi's agriculture industry are calling on Washington to protect foreign aid.
03/25/2025: Tornado Survivors | Panhandling Bill | Congressman Thompson
23:58|Hear from survivors of the tornado that tore through Tylertown on March 15th. Our Michael McEwen takes us there as they continue recovery efforts.Then, Governor Tate Reeves has signed a bill into law that strictly regulates panhandling. But legal experts say it could violate the First Amendment.Plus, Mississippi's 2nd District Congressman Bennie Thompson reacts to some of the major changes happening in Washington.
03/24/2025: Rolling Fork Tornado | Tax Cut Legislation | US Dept. of Education
24:01|It's been exactly two years since an EF-4 tornado hit rolling fork. And last night, another tornado was spotted in the area.Then, lawmakers have passed a major tax cut bill that will eliminate the state income tax. But critics say it's not going to benefit the average Mississippian.Plus, we speak with a researcher about how a shutdown of the US Department of Education could affect Mississippi schools.