Politics

"If you're talking about reducing $14 million dollars from Mississippi's Head Start budget just think about 7 times that 14."

State lawmakers are getting closer to exempting records on concealed carry permits from the state public record act.

Mississippi corrections commissioner says he is millions short of what he needs to run state prisons.

Mississippi lawmakers are exploring their options for keeping the state's Medicaid program running. The program provides health care to more than 600 thousand low-income and elderly Mississippians. MPB's Daniel Cherry reports, unless the legislature passes a reauthorization bill, the program will expire June 30th.

Mayors from across Mississippi are asking the legislature to take action on a long-awaited local option sales tax bill. MPB’s Daniel Cherry reports, the measure has more traction than it’s seen in decades but it's stalled in the House.

Catholic Charities in Mississippi are calling on lawmakers to make Mississippi the next state to go through with expanding Medicaid. MPB's Daniel Cherry reports, even though some say it's the right move, not all of those who are in charge agree.  

Two state law makers say now is the time to increase Mississippi's gas tax.

Spending on Medicaid becomes caught up in the Medicaid expansion fight.

With a deadline looming for Congress to avoid massive, across the board spending cuts, Mississippi's Junior Senator isn't optimistic about a deal. MPB's Daniel Cherry reports, the state's economy could take a big hit if defense budget cuts go into effect.

Lawmakers says a second degree murder charge could give more flexibilty to judges and juries.

The fight over expanding Medicaid could get complicated and partisan.

The state senate could tighten restrictions regarding drugs that induce an abortion.

The Mississippi House has approved a bill to give students with speech problems more options.