Monthly Archives: August 2023

Jackson, Miss. (Magnolia Tribune) - A recent report by the State Auditor’s office looked at two programs which aim to address shortages within Mississippi’s healthcare system. The two programs are the Mississippi Rural Physicians and Dentists Scholarship Programs. “The nation is experiencing extreme shortages in our healthcare workforce and Mississippi is no exception. Incentivizing our [...]

Vicksburg, Miss. (Vicksburg Post) - Employees at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Vicksburg District joined local officials, residents and Division retirees to celebrate the Vicksburg District’s 150th anniversary at its headquarters on Halls Ferry Road. The event featured comments by Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs, Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann and District commander Col. Christopher Klein [...]

Jackson, Miss. (MPB) - Healthcare, tax cuts and environmental issues are all topics that the Lt. Governor plans to tackle in the coming months. While all of these were discussed and debated by lawmakers in 2023’s session, he says the "work is not done." Following the Dobbs decision, Hosemann tapped a committee of senators to [...]

Jackson, Miss. (AP) - Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann defeated state Sen. Chris McDaniel in the state’s bitter Republican primary for lieutenant governor Tuesday, staving off a primary challenge for one of the most powerful positions in Mississippi government. The results are the culmination of a contest that divided conservatives and turned increasingly nasty in its [...]