The Mississippi welfare scandal has ensnared several top Republicans in the state. Democrats, but not Republicans, have filed several bills to reform the welfare agency and scrutinize its spending.
by Adam Ganucheau, Mississippi Today January 25, 2023 Several bills filed by House and Senate Democrats would reform the state’s welfare agency, which remains plagued in scandal and criticism after it squandered at least $77 million in federal welfare funds. The Mississippi welfare scandal, which has received broad scrutiny by Mississippi Today and news outlets across the nation, has ensnared several high-profile Republicans in the state.
This article first appeared on Mississippi Today and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.Please take a few minutes to answer these questions.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
New Siena poll reveals most Democrats, nearly half of Republicans say Rep. George Santos should resignAs questions continue to mount over Congressman George Santos' life story and campaign finances, a new poll shows what voters think of him. It comes after he told reporters over the weekend he's focused on serving. LisaRoznerTV reports.
Read more »
Republicans' SPR bill leaves Democrats squirming over oil leasing: 'It's the process of balance'Democratic House leaders criticized GOP legislation Tuesday for mandating additional oil and gas lease sales despite voting in favor of more leasing in the Inflation Reduction Act.
Read more »
Jay-Z and Yo Gotti dismiss federal lawsuit against Mississippi prison after upgrades'We're pleased that improvements have been made inside' of the prison in Parchman, an attorney for Jay-Z's Team Roc said, 'but we're also not going to take our foot off the gas.'
Read more »
Jay-Z & Yo Gotti Dismiss Mississippi State Penitentiary LawsuitJay-Z and Yo Gotti's legal counsel at Team Roc are dismissing their lawsuit painting a Mississippi State pen as a deadly horror camp -- but they're also reminding the state they'll be back if prison conditions go south again.
Read more »