SUMMARY: The Office of the Attorney General reviewed four officer-involved shootings. These include the January 2024 death of George County Deputy Jeremy Malone during a traffic stop, an October 2022 incident in Greenville where Officer Myiesha Stewart died, and an August 2023 shooting in Canton where a suspect was killed after threatening deputies. In all but one case, the use of force was justified. The August 2022 shooting involving Capitol Police officers Jeffrey Walker and Michael Rhinewalt, which injured a woman, led to charges of aggravated assault, with the case under prosecution and ongoing litigation.

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SUMMARY: A bill passed in the Mississippi House aims to increase transparency for pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) by requiring them to report data to the Board of Pharmacy. The bill prohibits PBMs from overcharging insurers for drugs and mandates reports on rebates, affiliations, and drug costs. It also allows the Board to issue subpoenas during audits. Despite passing with strong support (88-8), critics, including independent pharmacists, argue it doesn’t sufficiently protect smaller pharmacies or provide enough enforcement power. Some advocates push for a standardized drug pricing model, but House Speaker Jason White remains opposed to it at this time.

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SUMMARY: The Senate confirmed John Ratcliffe as CIA director with a vote of 74-25. Ratcliffe, a former national intelligence director and Texas Republican, is recognized for his strong defense of Trump during his first impeachment. He aims to leverage technology, including AI and quantum computing, to enhance intelligence capabilities while protecting civil rights. Concerns arose about his potential bias towards Trump and the politicization of intelligence. Ratcliffe supports the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which has led to privacy concerns. His nomination marks the second cabinet appointment for Trump, following the confirmation of Marco Rubio as Secretary of State.

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