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Bill Cork, chief economic development officer with the Mississippi Development Authority, speaks about a $246 million economic development project during a special session of the Mississippi Legislature in Jackson, Wednesday, November 2, 2022. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today

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Senate confirms Gov. Tate Reeves’ economic development chief despite report of toxic workplace, claims of harassment
By GEOFF PENDER - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Thu,04/25/24-8:11PM , 874 Reads 14,194 Statewide
The Mississippi Senate on Wednesday unanimously confirmed Bill Cork as Gov. Tate Reeves’ pick for a permanent chief economic development officer, despite a background report provided to senators that he “created a toxic workplace” and had faced complaints including sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment.
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Dion Kevin speaks to the media about Medicaid expansion during a press conference at the Capitol in Jackson, Miss., Thursday, March 14, 2024. Credit: Eric J. Shelton/Mississippi Today

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Experts analyze House, Senate Medicaid expansion proposals, offer compromise plan
By GEOFF PENDER - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Wed,04/17/24-12:05PM , 698 Reads 6,436 Statewide
As Mississippi lawmakers look for compromise between widely differing House and Senate Mississippi Medicaid expansion plans, experts with a health research group have projected the costs, savings and efficacy of the plans and offered a third, potential compromise plan.
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Gov. Tate Reeves’ newly-approved Medicaid plan would make expansion more lucrative for hospitals
By GEOFF PENDER - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Fri,04/12/24-4:41PM , 674 Reads 6,477 Statewide
Gov. Tate Reeves on Thursday announced federal approval for part two of his 2023 proposal for increased reimbursements to Mississippi hospitals from Medicaid.
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Mississippi’s credit outlook lowered from stable to negative over weak economics, tax cuts, retirement system
By GEOFF PENDER - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Wed,04/10/24-9:25AM , 682 Reads 6,548 Statewide
S&P Global Ratings, one of the big three credit rating agencies, has lowered Mississippi’s outlook from stable to negative, citing concerns about weak state economic trends, continuing tax cuts and the state’s massive government pension plan.
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