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Rankins: Latest bond rating highlights IHL’s stewardship of Mississippi’s public universities
SUMMARY: The Board of Trustees of Mississippi’s Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL), overseeing eight public universities and various other centers, has been praised by Moody’s Investors Service for its fiscal prudence. In a January 11 report, Moody’s rated IHL as Aa2 stable, citing its operational scale, solid fundraising, and financial oversight. Though the system faces challenges such as pension liabilities and enrollment concerns, stable growth is expected post-pandemic. IHL’s cost-saving measures include reducing debt payments by $119 million since 2016, cutting $109 million in energy costs, saving over $105 million in centralized insurance, and negotiating better library subscription terms to save $4 million. These efforts underscore IHL’s dedication to its stewardship role.
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SUMMARY: Richard Gerald Jordan, the longest-serving death row inmate in Mississippi, is once again challenging his capital murder sentence. His attorneys are seeking post-conviction relief or the outright vacating of his death sentence, arguing that the maximum penalty at the time of his 1976 crime was life in prison. Jordan was convicted for the kidnapping and murder of Edwina Marter, the wife of a Gulf Coast banker. He demanded a ransom following the crime and later evaded police, ultimately confessing. Jordan has also joined challenges against the state’s execution drug protocol, as judicial decisions on this matter remain pending.
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SUMMARY: President-elect Donald Trump plans to nominate anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, overseeing areas like drug and vaccine safety, medical research, and Medicare/Medicaid. Trump stated that Kennedy aims to combat the misinformation from food and drug industries, echoing his campaign slogan, “Make America Great and Healthy Again.” Kennedy, a former Democrat and vaccine skeptic, has rallied support for healthier food regulations and has a pending lawsuit against several news organizations regarding misinformation. His controversial views on vaccines raise questions about his confirmation in the GOP-controlled Senate.
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SUMMARY: Mississippi’s election season continues with judicial runoffs set for Tuesday, Nov. 26. Key races include the Mississippi Supreme Court, where incumbent Justice Jim Kitchens faces GOP state Sen. Jenifer Branning after neither secured over 50% of votes in the general election. Branning positions herself as a “constitutional conservative,” while Kitchens emphasizes his experience. Additionally, Amy St. Pe’ and Jennifer Schloegel are in a runoff for the Court of Appeals, following a close primary. Voters in specified counties can participate, with polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eligible voters must bring photo ID, and there are absentee voting options available.
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