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Senate scraps House education funding proposal, instead offers $260M in K-12 funding

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-04-09 17:35:08

SUMMARY: The Mississippi House and Senate disagree on how to fund public education. The Senate rejected the House’s INSPIRE Act, which sought to replace the current MAEP formula—only fully funded three times since 1997—and opted to increase K-12 funding by $206 million and teacher pay by $50 million without changing MAEP. Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann is open to changing the formula after stakeholder discussions. House Speaker Jason White criticizes the Senate for not engaging in debate and insists on a new funding formula, considering MAEP flawed and inequitable. Lawmakers are pressed to negotiate as the fiscal year’s start approaches.

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Health officials urge Mississippians to ‘know their numbers’ on World Diabetes Day

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-11-14 08:26:00

SUMMARY: Today, on World Diabetes Day, the Mississippi State Department of Health encourages residents to monitor their health numbers—cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar, and body mass index—to reduce the risk of diabetes and other chronic illnesses. Mississippi ranked second in the U.S. for diabetes prevalence in 2023, with one in six residents affected. The state offers free screenings to detect pre-diabetes and urges lifestyle changes to prevent diabetes. The department’s “Giving Diabetes the Blues” event will take place on November 21 and 22, featuring health resources and a conference on prevention and treatment options.

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Police in Mississippi investigating ‘jackpotting’ at ATMs

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-11-14 06:17:00

SUMMARY: Police in Mississippi are investigating “jackpotting” incidents at ATMs following a break-in at a Community Bank in Tupelo. Officers discovered an ATM with signs of forced entry, and surveillance footage captured two Hispanic male suspects arriving in a silver Honda Accord. Similar incidents have also occurred in Amory, Madison, and Forest, suggesting the suspects may be linked to these cases. Jackpotting involves manipulating ATM software to dispense cash and is commonly associated with organized crime. Authorities are urging the public to report suspicious activity around ATMs. No arrests have been made yet.

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Mississippi investing $110 million in ‘future economic development success’

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-11-13 16:05:00

SUMMARY: Governor Tate Reeves announced Mississippi’s investment of over $110 million for statewide economic development, infrastructure upgrades, workforce development, tourism, and conservation. More than $97 million will support site development and infrastructure projects aimed at enhancing economic growth. This funding follows Amazon Web Services’ $10 billion investment in data centers. The Mississippi Development Authority will allocate over $29 million for various industrial site improvements. Additional funding seeks to enhance rail and wastewater systems, support workforce training, and fund conservation initiatives, positioning Mississippi for further private sector investments and job creation.

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