Mississippi Today
Republicans are pushing DHS over ICE warehouse purchases
In Mississippi, Sen. Roger Wicker’s opposition to a proposed 8,500-bed detention center in Byhalia led to the homeland security secretary “agreeing to look elsewhere.”
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5mFitch sets statewide 'announcement tour,' fueling speculation of run for governor
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch's statewide "announcement tour" slated for later this week is fueling speculation that she will run for governor in 2027.
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7mFamily of woman who died after contracting cancer in prison settles lawsuit with VitalCore
During more than 30 years of incarceration, Balfour used cleaning chemicals without protective gear, which likely contributed to her cancer, she argued the federal lawsuit she filed in 2024.
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6mThe age-old debate of election access vs. security is at center of current national debate
The argument seems to be whether preventing be a few instances of voter fraud is more important than election access. How many people should be denied or hindered in their right to vote to prevent rare occurrences of voter fraud?
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4mMaryland Sen. Alsobrooks campaigns for Scott Colom in Jackson, focuses on healthcare
Colom has made health care a central focus of his campaign and has pointed out that thousands of Mississippians have dropped health insurance plans they had through the Affordable Care Act.
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5mMississippi financial literacy mandate increases economic knowledge statewide
Beginning with the 2027-28 school year, Mississippi public schools must provide financial literacy instruction for students in grades 6-8, covering topics such as budgeting and consumer rights.