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News from June 2023

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Upper threshold of death expectancy exceeds death count in Mississippi during week May 27

By Magnolia State News | Jun 11, 2023

Mississippi's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending May 27, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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How many 25-44-year-olds died in Mississippi during week ending May 27?

By Magnolia State News | Jun 10, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 17 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending May 27.

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Hyde-Smith Cosponsors ‘Rural Hospital Support Act’

By Magnolia State News Report | Jun 9, 2023

Bipartisan Measure Seeks Permanent Extension of Key Medicare Programs, Improved Criteria

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Wicker, Cantwell, Kamlager-Dove, Salazar Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Invest in Marine Science and Fisheries Education for Historically Underserved Youth

By Magnolia State News Report | Jun 9, 2023

On June 7, U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., and U.S. Congresswomen Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif., and María Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., introduced the Youth Coastal Fishing Program Act to direct the National Atmospheric and Oceanic Administration (NOAA) to establish a grant program to fund youth fishing projects.

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Hyde-Smith Cosponsors Bill Requiring Familial Dna Testing at Southern Border

By Magnolia State News Report | Jun 8, 2023

Bill Targets Fabricated Family Ties Used to Facilitate Illegal Entry, Trafficking of Minors

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Wicker, Schatz Reintroduce AQUAA Act to Advance American Aquaculture

By Magnolia State News Report | Jun 8, 2023

U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, on June 7 reintroduced the bipartisan Advancing the Quality and Understanding of American Aquaculture (AQUAA) Act to establish national standards for sustainable offshore aquaculture.

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CDC predicts 139 people age 85 and older in Mississippi died during week ending May 20

By Magnolia State News | Jun 7, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 139 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending May 20.

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Attorney General Fitch Announces $102.5 MillionSettlement with Manufacturer of Key Drug in OpioidAddiction Treatment

By Magnolia State News Report | Jun 7, 2023

Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch on June 5 announced that Mississippi is part of a 42-state coalition that has negotiated a nationwide $102.5 million settlement with the maker of Suboxone, Indivior Inc. Mississippi will receive $1.1 million from the settlement.

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Wicker Introduces Bill to Protect Merit-Based Military, Counter CRT

By Magnolia State News Report | Jun 7, 2023

U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, on June 6 introduced a bill that would prohibit the Department of Defense from prioritizing the demographic characteristics of service members above individual merit and demonstrated performance.

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Hyde-Smith, Committee Tackle Looming Electric Reliability Problems

By Magnolia State News Report | Jun 7, 2023

VIDEO: Senator Hyde-Smith Questions the Risks of Inaction to Fix Nation’s Electric Grid Problems.

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Governor Reeves Releases Video Message on “Finishing the Pumps” for Mississippi Delta

By Magnolia State News Report | Jun 7, 2023

Governor Tate Reeves on June 1 announced that his Chief of Staff, Parker Briden, will be leaving the official office on June 2 in order to serve as a Senior Advisor to the re-elect campaign.

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Death expectancy exceeds death count in Mississippi during week ending May 20

By Magnolia State News | Jun 6, 2023

Mississippi's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending May 20, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Week of May 20: 154 people in 75-84 age group are estimated to have died in Mississippi

By Magnolia State News | Jun 6, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 154 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending May 20.

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Attorney General Fitch Sues Federal Government toStop Dramatic Increases in Flood Insurance Rates forMississippi Homeowners

By Magnolia State News Report | Jun 6, 2023

Attorney General Lynn Fitch yesterday joined Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry in filing a multi-state lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and the Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration.

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Miss. Delegation Calls on VA To Remove ‘Pride’ Flag at Biloxi National Cemetery

By Magnolia State News Report | Jun 6, 2023

U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and U.S. Representatives Trent Kelly (R-Miss.), Michael Guest (R-Miss.), and Mike Ezell (R-Miss.) on June 5 sent a letter to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis R. McDonough calling for the removal of an LGBT “Pride” flag now flying at the entrance of the Biloxi National Cemetery on a pole normally reserved for a U.S. flag.

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Mississippi Congressional Delegation Calls on VA to Remove “Pride” Flag at Biloxi National Cemetery

By Magnolia State News Report | Jun 6, 2023

U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., and U.S. Representatives Trent Kelly, R-Miss., Michael Guest, R-Miss., and Mike Ezell, R-Miss., on June 5 sent a letter to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis R. McDonough calling for the removal of an LGBT “Pride” flag that is now flying at the entrance of the Biloxi National Cemetery on a pole normally reserved for a U.S. flag.

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Hyde-Smith Statement on Opposing Debt Limit Deal

By Magnolia State News Report | Jun 6, 2023

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) tonight issued the following statement regarding her opposition to Fiscal Responsibility Act (HR.3746), the legislation negotiated to extend the nation’s debt limit and rein in federal spending:

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Governor Reeves Statement on “Finishing the Pumps” for Mississippi Delta

By Magnolia State News Report | Jun 6, 2023

Governor Tate Reeves on May 4 made the following statement regarding the federal government’s decision to release a plan to mitigate flooding in the Mississippi Delta:

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Week ending May 20 could be deadliest for people in 65-74 age group in Mississippi

By Magnolia State News | Jun 5, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 135 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending May 20.

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Wicker, Hyde-Smith Will Vote to Repeal Biden’s Unlawful Student Debt Policy

By Magnolia State News Report | Jun 5, 2023

U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) on May 31 reaffirmed that they will oppose President Biden’s student loan debt transfer scheme and will vote to approve a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution of disapproval (H.J.Res.45) that would overturn the President’s rule.