Business
Special Session Likely on Unemployment Compensation
It may take a special session to reauthorize the Mississippi Department of Employment Security. MPB's Carl Gibson reports.
Efficiency Programs at Mississippi Universities are Saving Money – Just Not Enough
Faced with huge shortfalls the states eight universities are utilizing cost savings ideas that range from the most basic to the most innovative. MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports.
Governor Cuts Budget by $40M After Legislative Budget Hearing
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.
The High Cost of Remedial College Classes
The growing number of remedial math students is adding up for the state of Mississippi. MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports.
Senate Approves $30 Million for K-12 Education
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.
