State of Mississippi
Recent News About State of Mississippi
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Analysis: Mississippi one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports
An analysis by Magnolia State News shows that, following President Biden's new Title IX protections in April 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” Mississippi is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls' high school sports.
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EDA awards over $4 million in grants for economic development projects in Mississippi in 2023
The Economic Development Administration (EDA) issued seven grants totaling $4,029,618 in 2023 to fund economic development projects in Mississippi.
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Mississippi sees 15.3% increase in transfer reliance since 1970
In 2022, government transfers contributed 25.8% of income in Mississippi. How does this compare to historical figures?
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6 basketball players from Mississippi to play in NCAA women’s tournament
Gulfport, Clinton, Ridgeland, Columbus, Bogue Chitto and Tylertown players represent Mississippi in the tournament.
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March Madness: Mississippi represented by 11 basketball players in men’s NCAA tournament
Jackson and Madison players represent Mississippi in the tournament.
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Mississippi ranks 19th highest in U.S. for per capita government transfer income at $11,984 in 2022
In 2022, residents of Mississippi received an average of $11,984 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 19th highest in the nation.
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Mississippi ranks third highest in the U.S. for government transfer dependency at 25.8% in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 25.8% of income in Mississippi—ranking it the third most dependent among U.S. states.
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Analysis: Mississippi among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports
An analysis by Magnolia State News shows that, following President Biden's new Title IX protections in April 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” Mississippi is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls' high school sports.
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Mississippi: Residents received $5.91 billion per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022
In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.3% of income in Mississippi, providing an average of $2,010 per capita to residents.
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Mississippi: Medicare dependency reached 6.7% in 2022
In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 6.7% of income in Mississippi, providing an average of $3,126 per capita to residents.
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Mississippi: Social Security made up 8.7% of total income in 2022
In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 8.7% of income in Mississippi, providing an average of $4,023 per capita to residents.
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Mississippi: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 3.1% of income in 2022
In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3.1% of income in Mississippi, providing an average of $1,452 per capita to residents.
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Analysis: Mississippi among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports
As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Magnolia State News shows that Mississippi is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.
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2023: Mississippi ranks 34th nationwide for total received in EDA grants, at $4,029,618
In 2023, Mississippi received $4,029,618 in EDA grants for economic development projects, ranking 34th nationwide, according to the US Economic Development Administration (EDA).
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Analysis: Mississippi one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports
As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Magnolia State News shows that Mississippi is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.
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In Mississippi, 118 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”
Mississippi registered 118 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).
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Mississippi receives 3 EDA grants totaling $500,000 for planning in 2023
Mississippi received three grants totaling $500,000 for planning in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.
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Mississippi receives 1 EDA grant totaling $109,618 for technical assistance in 2023
Mississippi received one grant totaling $109,618 for technical assistance in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.
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Mississippi receives 1 EDA grant totaling $3,000,000 for regional innovation strategies in 2023
Mississippi received one grant totaling $3,000,000 for regional innovation strategies in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.
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Mississippi receives 2 EDA grants totaling $420,000 for public works in 2023
Mississippi received two grants totaling $420,000 for public works in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.