Statewide News
DEI Review is Necessary
By Shad White Recently, my office instructed Mississippi universities to report how much they are spending on so-called “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” (DEI) programs. That was enough to send...
Religious Exemptions for Required Childhood Vaccinations for School Entry
On April 18, a federal judge ordered the Mississippi State Department of Health to develop a policy that allows for religious exemptions for required childhood vaccinations for school entry. This...
A quarter of Mississippi’s rural hospitals could close within three years, report shows
by Devna Bose, Mississippi Today April 25, 2023 Mississippi’s struggling rural hospitals haven’t improved their financial outlook much over the past quarter, a newly updated report shows. A report...
APRIL IS FINANCIAL CAPABILITY MONTH
April is designated Financial Capability Month. No matter how much or how little money you have, recovering from a disaster can be challenging and stressful. Preparing now makes rebuilding easier....
Legislators leave money on table, opting to leave needs unmet
by Bobby Harrison, Mississippi Today April 23, 2023 Based on the budget passed hurriedly and with barely any debate in late March during the final days of the 2023 session, legislators apparently...
Seek mental health help because you’re strong.
by Wendy Bailey, Executive Director, Mississippi Department of Mental Health In Mississippi, one of the most powerful forces preventing someone from seeking mental health treatment is stigma - the...