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Mississippi's state flag waves in the wind at the State Capitol in Jackson, Miss., Monday, March 14, 2022. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today

Legislative leaders approve budget plan, leaving at least $1 billion for consideration in 2023 session
By BOBBY HARRISON AND GEOFF PENDER - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Tue,12/06/22-5:04PM, 216 Reads 1,684 Statewide
Legislative leaders approved a starting budget proposal for the quickly approaching 2023 session that leaves the state with an unprecedented $3.9 billion in unencumbered money.
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State auditor says Dept. of Ed mishandled bidding process using federal funds, something MDE disputes
By SARA DINATALE AND JULIA JAMES - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Tue,12/06/22-4:58PM, 193 Reads 1,572 Statewide
Mississippi State Auditor Shad White announced his office’s annual report on the state’s federal spending Tuesday, with a special focus on the Mississippi Department of Education’s bidding process to secure computers for school children.
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Construction on University of Southern Mississippi's new $7 million volleyball facility was primarily funded by welfare dollars. Credit: Eric J. Shelton/Mississippi Today, Report For America

State adds USM volleyball project to effort to recoup misspent welfare funds
By ANNA WOLFE - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Mon,12/05/22-5:24PM, 387 Reads 2,396 Statewide
The new court filing marks the first time the state has detailed NFL quarterback Brett Favre’s role in securing welfare funds for the construction of a new volleyball stadium at University of Southern Mississippi.
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Sen. Buck Clarke, R-Hollandale and Senate Appropriations chairman, left, shares a laugh with Mississippi Commissioner of Insurance Mike Chaney during the 2019 legislative session in Jackson Wednesday, January 9, 2019. Credit: Eric J. Shelton, Mississippi Today/Report For America

Fact check: Feds not slated to end Medicaid expansion funding
By BOBBY HARRISON - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Mon,12/05/22-1:34PM, 346 Reads 5,946 Statewide
Mississippi Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney recently told members of the media he supports the expansion of Medicaid, but that the program most likely will end in 2025.
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