September 2012 Archive

Recent figures from the U.S. Census Bureau show nearly a quarter of all Mississippians are living in poverty.

Two big issues could dominate the upcoming legislative session.

A key budget writing committee could be the first to take a stand  on the Medicaid expansion debate.

Several organizations across Mississippi are teaming up to fight hunger and promote overall health.

Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann says he is ready to defend Mississippi voter ID law.

leading state budget writers could do away with the state's public education funding formula.

Mississippians are learning from experts how the Affordable Care Act will affect them and their families.

Mississippi-native Natasha Trethewey not only the current Mississippi poet laureate, she’s also the latest poet laureate of the United States.

A popular program that lets parents prepay college is undergoing an audit.

Disaster recovery agencies have millions of dollars on hand to help Mississippians affected by Hurricane Isaac.

Mississippi's state economist says the state slid back into recession.

The Sierra Club wants Mississippi Power to drop the lignite from its Kemper County plant.  The utility says lignite will provide critical fuel diversity and save customers money in the long run. Harrision County Chancery Court Judge Jim Persons is reviewing the case.

The state school board re-affirms its decision to drop graduation rates from accountibilty standards for one year.

Just like their students, schools and districts now receive a letter grade indicating how well they did. But gains are being disputed.