Politics

A Senate Committee is expect to take a look at a bill expanding charter schools in Mississippi.

Most public health statistics show Mississippi is the most unhealthy state in the nation, and a critical nurse shortage is hampering access to care for many residents. MPB's Daniel Cherry reports how advocates are calling for policy changes to alleviate the need for more people on the health care front lines.

It may be hard to believe, but half a century ago, the Republican Party in Mississippi was basically non-existent.

Mississippi Development Authority submitted revised drilling rules Feb. 15.  After 30 days, the state may issue permits for seismic testing, then leases for drilling.

Unclaimed money in Mississippi tops 3-million dollars.

Proposed legislation in Mississippi would stiffen the penalties for human trafficking and protect victims.

Mississippi is honoring some of the state's most important contributors to the arts, but budget cuts have some art programs on the chopping block. MPB's Daniel Cherry reports how advocates say resilience is the key in these tough times.

The Mississippi Board of Education could move forward with school consolidation even without legislation.

Proposed immigration legislation introduced this week put Mississippi on the national radar.

State lawmakers are running out of time to develop a strategy for making big changes to Mississippi's mental health system or face the penalty.

The personhood debate is back in the state capitol.

Mississippi lawmakers eye potential changes to Medicaid.

Republican lawmakers in the state are one step closer to getting approval for legislation that would limit the Attorney General's power in Mississippi.

As the Mississippi Development Authority finalizes regulations for seismic testing and drilling one mile off the barrier islands, organizations opposed to gas and oil rigs in Mississippi waters are stepping up their efforts.

Tonight, PBS will air the documentary Not in Our Town, which tells the story of the University of Mississippi’s reaction when the KKK showed up on campus in 2009.