Stephen Koranda

The Mississippi AARP is pushing it’s legislative priorities to state lawmakers. MPB’s Stephen Koranda reports.

The Mississippi House of Representatives is taking steps to undo some budget cuts to higher education. MPB’s Stephen Koranda reports.

Legislators kick off the 2009 session today at the old capital in Jackson, where the state legislature met until 1903. While they're meeting in a historic location, they'll be tackling some modern problems.

The Environmental Protection Agency estimates household trash increases by 25 percent between Thanksgiving and New Years. MPB's Stephen Koranda reports on how to make the holidays a little greener.

Some lawmakers want to improve the health of Mississippi students through a program to update school kitchens. As MPB's Stephen Koranda reports, they're hoping the federal government could help foot the bill.

Advocates for the homeless are gathering in cities all over the country in the next few days for Homeless Memorial Day. In jackson they'll be raising awareness of a growing problem. MPB's Stephen Koranda reports.

The falling economy has state government officials looking at how to best make it through tough times. They met with business leaders yesterday in Jackson to talk about what can be done in Mississippi. MPB's Stephen Koranda reports.

The furniture industry in Mississippi has taken a big hit in recent years, losing more than 7,000 jobs since 2000. Manufacturers are hoping the legislature can help them get through these tough times. MPB's Stephen Koranda reports.

Allegations of voting fraud will have some Leflore County elections officials defending their actions in court. As MPB's Stephen Koranda reports, a suit was filed yesterday in circuit court.