Politics

Senator Roger Wicker brought two of his colleagues to Desoto County Thursday to discuss alternate plans for health care reform. MPB’s Cari Gervin has the story.

The Safe Routes to School program encourages kids to walk and bike to school in the hopes that a physical commute will cut down on childhood obesity. But most Mississippi roads aren’t exactly bike-friendly. So advocates are hoping the tragic death of a Tupelo teen cyclist will spur legislative reforms to make the roads safer. In today’s health news, MPB’s Cari Gervin reports.

Hundreds of Mississippians are taking advantage of the new GI bill to pay for college this fall. MPB’s Cari Gervin has more.

2nd District Congressman Bennie Thompson is holding a series of town hall meetings this week to discuss President Barack Obama's health care proposal. MPB's Lawayne Childrey attended the first meeting in Jackson last night.

Funding cuts may lead to layoffs at North Mississippi Rural Legal Services, even though the recession has more people seeking low-cost legal aid. MPB’s Cari Gervin has more.