Obamacare vs. Romneycare
“States could avoid some of the enrollment cuts generated by the block grant by increasing spending from their own resources, but completely avoiding enrollment cuts would require very large increases in spending to offset the reduction in federal funds,” the Kaiser paper states.
On Values and Votes
Though we shared our precious faith, we did not altogether share the same politics.
On the Ballot - The Candidates
Confused on who's running or not? Here is a list of candidates that are running for public office to help your decision.
The Candidates’ Plans: How Will They Affect Mississippi?
With less than a week before the presidential election, polls show the two frontrunners neck-and-neck in a campaign focused largely on health care and economic issues.
Factcheck: Morris, Nunnelee Debate in Oxford
On Oct. 25, incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Alan Nunnelee (1st District) met Democratic challenger Brad Morris, an Oxford attorney, at the University of Mississippi for a half-hour face-off.
No Voter ID Needed for Nov. 6 General Election
The state and county Democratic executive committees are working to remind all elections officials and voters around the state that Mississippi voters will NOT need to present identification in order to cast a ballot in the November 6 General Election.
Congressional Contest Roundup—Mississippi
In addition to the President election, there are several candidates campaigning for the Senate.
Brad Morris: Poised for a Dem Upset?
Of Mississippi's three congressional districts represented by Republicans, Democrats' best hope of wresting away one seat might lie with Brad Morris in the 1st Congressional District.
10 Local Stories of the Week
There's never a slow news week in Jackson, Miss., and last week was no exception. Here are the local stories JFP reporters brought you in case you missed them.
Banks Raises Personhood in Court Race
In its final push toward the Nov. 6 election, Rep. Earle Banks' campaign for a seat on the state's supreme court is deploying a different strategy in his race against sitting Chief Justice Bill Waller Jr.
Behind the Chair
I've been in the beauty industry for 17 years. After laying hands on and listening to countless women, I know for a fact--as celebrity stylist Tabatha Coffey says--"It's not always about the hair."
Education Key to State's Job Growth
In September, Mississippi's unemployment rate increased to 9.2 percent, and it's been one of only seven states that has lost payroll jobs over the last 12 months.
Stinker Quote of the Week: "Tool"
In 2010, Mississippi's rate of maternal death per 100,000 was 15.2 percent, putting it at 45th in the nation for high rates of maternal deaths, meaning that only five states did worse.
William Waller Jr.: No Agenda
Criticized for political donations, Mississippi State Supreme Court Chief Justice William Waller Jr. says as long as the state constitution requires judges to run for office, contributions are necessary.
Blogs
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- NSA Chief: 'Nation State' Interfered in U.S. Election
- Elizabeth Warren's Message to Supporters
- Verbatim Statement by Attorney General Jim Hood on HB 1523
- Release: Ministers, Community Leaders Applaud H.B. 1523 Court Decision
- Supreme Court Upholds Race-Aware Admissions
- An Evening of Communal Support After HB 1523
- Clinton Leads Going into S.C., Sanders Leads Among Youngest Voters
- Yarber Endorses Hillary Clinton for Dem Nomination
- Fantasy Sports Site Offers 'Live Fantasy' Game for GOP Debate