Politics

Elected officials in Mississippi are teaming up to get fit and raise awareness about the state's high rates of obesity and diabetes. MPB's Carl Gibson reports on how these lawmakers are taking their message back to their constituents.

It may take a special session to reauthorize the Mississippi Department of Employment Security. MPB's Carl Gibson reports.

Congressman Travis Childers’s support is crucial to get health care legislation through Congress. However, it seems unlikely Democrats will get his backing. Sara Sciammacco (sh-MAH-ko) reports from Washington.

Governor Haley Barbour has cut the state's budget again for this fiscal year, and lawmakers have adjusted next year's revenue projections. MPB's Carl Gibson reports.

A measure passed yesterday in the Mississippi Senate could provide some much-needed funding for public schools. However, As MPB's Carl Gibson reports, the vote is drawing criticism for creating a deficit in next year's budget.