Politics

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.

Mississippi Works to Attract Solar Panel Manufacturing Plant

Green energy jobs could be coming to Mississippi. MPB's Carl Gibson reports.

Mississippi Seniors Spending Too Much For Medication

Mississippi Democrat Gene Taylor wants to give the federal government more power to negotiate Medicare drug prices. But the legislation is facing obstacles. Sara Sciammacco reports from Washington.

Agencies Struggling to Safeguard Employees Amidst Budget Woes

Mississippi agencies are hoping to keep a steady workforce. As MPB's Carl Gibson reports,
some state agencies are evaluating options on how to best cope with budget cuts with the least impact on workers.

Mississippi Voters to Decide if Voter ID Law Should Be Changed

The voter ID debate is headed back to the capitol and then to the polls. MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports.

 
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