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States force drugmakers to keep selling cheaper meds under federal program
In their ongoing quest to lower prescription drug prices, some states are forcing drugmakers to continue to sell cheaper medications to thousands of pharmacies through a federal drug-discount program. Under the 32-year-old 340B program, pharmaceutical companies that participate in Medicaid must sell outpatient drugs at discounted prices to clinics, community health centers and hospitals that […]
Entergy Mississippi to build new power station
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – For the first time in 50 years, Entergy Mississippi will build a new natural gas power station. Officials with the company said the facility will be the first combined-cycle combustion turbine power station Entergy Mississippi has built from the ground up. “As our customers’ needs and environmental factors evolve, so must our […]
Mississippi governor signs bill to establish cannabis program
OXFORD, Miss. (WJTV) – Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) signed a bill that established the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Research Program at the University of Mississippi. “We are grateful for the leadership of Gov. Reeves and the tireless efforts of Sen. Blackwell, Sen. Boyd and their colleagues in championing this landmark legislation,” said Robert Welch, director of […]
MSDH invites public to WIC online shopping seminar
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) invited the public to a webinar that will discuss a new project that will increase equitable access to online shopping options for WIC participants. All WIC vendors and participants are encouraged to register for the webinar, that will take place at noon on Wednesday, September 4, […]
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