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Auditor’s report: Illegal immigration costs Mississippi taxpayers $100 million annually
SUMMARY: A report by Mississippi State Auditor Shad White reveals that illegal immigration costs the state $100 million annually, impacting taxpayers. Approximately 22,000 undocumented individuals reside in Mississippi, with around 2,500 undocumented youth enrolled in K-12 schools costing $25 million for education. Healthcare expenses for this population exceed $75 million, with many uninsured relying on emergency services, resulting in $45 million in taxpayer bills. Additionally, $28 million is spent on Medicaid for children of undocumented parents. The report highlights strain on public resources, warning that addressing illegal immigration is crucial for future financial stability.
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NASA’s Stennis Space Center hosts exhibit placing visitors in driver seat of space engine
SUMMARY: NASA’s Stennis Space Center in Hancock County has opened an interactive exhibit where visitors can experience the role of a space engineer. Participants simulate a hot fire test of an RS-25 engine at a console resembling the Test Control Center, using advanced software and displays to manage propellants. Guided by step-by-step instructions, they learn to operate equipment just like NASA engineers. The exhibit offers educational insights into the RS-25 engine integral to NASA’s Artemis missions and showcases real hot fire tests. Initially developed during a 2023 intern project, the exhibit aims to educate and inspire future space enthusiasts.
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Columbia High School football player, local nurse die in Christmas Eve wreck
SUMMARY: On Christmas Eve, a tragic car accident in Mississippi claimed the lives of Luke Davis, a 17-year-old high school kicker, and Zebulon Lott, a 33-year-old nurse. Davis, a senior at Columbia High School, was on his way to Hattiesburg after visiting his girlfriend, when his vehicle collided with Lott’s. Davis was poised to play Division I football at a university like Ole Miss, Mississippi State, or LSU. Grieving family and friends remember him as a dedicated athlete. Lott, after a long shift in the ICU, left behind a wife and three children, prompting a GoFundMe campaign for his family.
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House Ethics Chair Michael Guest criticizes release of Gaetz report
SUMMARY: Following the House Ethics Committee’s report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz, detailing alleged payments for sex and drugs, Chairman Rep. Michael Guest (R-Miss.) stated he opposed releasing the findings. He argued that the committee lost jurisdiction after Gaetz’s resignation, and releasing the report deviated from established protocols. Guest highlighted a previous instance involving Rep. Mark Foley but emphasized the significance of not investigating former members. Democrats defended the release due to Gaetz’s cabinet candidacy, while Republicans viewed it as a misuse of authority. Gaetz, maintaining his innocence, criticized the report, claiming the evidence was manipulated against him.
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