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: President Donald Trump has ordered the release of classified documents related to the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, and Martin Luther King Jr. This executive action aims to declassify thousands of records that have fueled conspiracy theories for decades. Trump, who previously withheld some documents due to national security concerns, has promised full transparency this time. The directive requires national intelligence and attorney general to develop a plan for release timelines. Researchers remain hopeful for significant revelations, though many believe the chances are slim. The JFK documents collection comprises over 5 million records, with thousands still undisclosed.

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