Senator Wiggins provides an update from the capitol
This morning, Senator Brice Wiggins joined The Gallo Show in order to give an insight on what’s going on at the state capitol. “The first...
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Senator Wiggins provides an update from the capitol
This morning, Senator Brice Wiggins joined The Gallo Show in order to give an insight on what’s going on at the state capitol. “The first...
Bill to increase tax on cigarettes dies
by Alex Paton
The cigarette tax has died after it did not pass from a committee before yesterday’s deadline. Lawmakers tried unsuccessfully this year to pass the law...
Lawmaker: Medicaid expansion won’t happen in Mississippi
by Alex Paton
Republican leadership in Mississippi are holding firm that there is no need for Medicaid expansion in the state. Senate Medicaid Committee Chairman Senator Brice Wiggins...
Featured Lawmaker: Increasing tobacco tax increases health outcomes
by Alex Paton
A pack of cigarettes in Mississippi costs around $5.00 and the state legislature is currently looking at a bill that would increase the taxes on...
Featured Anti-gang bill passes in Senate, looks to combat gang activity in state
by Alex Paton
The anti-gang bill was passed in the Senate this week. The bill cleared the senate floor and if it is passed in the House, it...
Featured Legislators work to get gang bill passed in House, Senate
by Alex Paton
30 year old Sherry Lynn Emile, of Vancleave, pled guilty to one count of Conspiracy to Commit Kidnapping and one count of Kidnapping earlier this week....
Featured Senate passes bill, BP oil money to go to coast
by Alex Paton
The state Senate has passed legislation to set aside dollars from the BP settlement for projects along the Gulf Coast. The bill authored by Senator...
Gov asks DHS to take over eligibility determination for Medicaid
by Alex Paton
Governor Bryant has asked the Division of Medicaid to submit a plan to transfer eligibility determination responsibilities to the Mississippi Department of Human Services. Mississippi...
MAGI hosts training conference; cracking down on gang activity
by Sarah Ulmer
According to District Attorney Tony Lawrence street gangs are a growing problem in the criminal justice system and their activity seems to be turning more...