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Read more about the article Legislative Update for February 2, 2023

Legislative Update for February 2, 2023

  • Post published:February 2, 2023

The Mississippi State Legislature introduced over 2,000 bills in this year's legislative session, and Lt. Governor Hosemann and Speaker Gunn then assigned these bills to committees. The deadline for bills to be…

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Read more about the article Op-Ed: ‘Accountability, real-world outcomes needed in Mississippi mental health system’

Op-Ed: ‘Accountability, real-world outcomes needed in Mississippi mental health system’

  • Post published:February 2, 2023

This week the Magnolia Tribune published an opinion column by Families as Allies Executive Director Joy Hogge. The column, headlined: "Accountability, real-world outcomes needed in Mississippi mental health system," discussed…

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Read more about the article Photos from the 2023 Community Partnership Celebration

Photos from the 2023 Community Partnership Celebration

  • Post published:February 2, 2023

We had a fantastic time with many of you on January 23, 2023, at BRAVO! in Jackson for the Community Partnership Celebration. We'd like to send out a big thank…

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Watch the Community Partnership Celebration Video

  • Post published:January 26, 2023

This past Monday, we held our Community Partnership Celebration, during which Executive Director Joy Hogge discussed our Families as Allies' Impact Report. The team then handed out awards to our…

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Read more about the article Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and His Thoughts on ‘Creative Maladjustment’

Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and His Thoughts on ‘Creative Maladjustment’

  • Post published:January 12, 2023

The United States honors the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on the third Monday of every January. He left us with so many lessons to learn. This year…

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Read more about the article Families as Allies’ Public Comments on Medicaid Waiver Renewal Applications

Families as Allies’ Public Comments on Medicaid Waiver Renewal Applications

  • Post published:January 12, 2023

Last week we shared with you that the Mississippi Division of Medicaid published a notice about the 2023 renewal of 1915c waiver programs and requested comments and recommendations on those…

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Read more about the article Please Join Us In Honoring Our Community Partnership Celebration Award Winners for 2023

Please Join Us In Honoring Our Community Partnership Celebration Award Winners for 2023

  • Post published:January 12, 2023

Please join Families as Allies for our Community Partnership Celebration Monday, January 23, from 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. at Bravo Italian Restaurant. Tickets and sponsorships are still available. During the celebration, we will honor…

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Read more about the article Families as Allies’ Partnership Award Named in Memory of Jo Turlington

Families as Allies’ Partnership Award Named in Memory of Jo Turlington

  • Post published:January 4, 2023

Each year at our Community Partnership Celebration, we honor four individuals or groups who have exemplified our four core values in the past year. We value every child and family, excellence, partnership…

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Read more about the article Mississippi Division of Medicaid Asks for Feedback on Waivers

Mississippi Division of Medicaid Asks for Feedback on Waivers

  • Post published:January 4, 2023

The Mississippi Division of Medicaid published a notice about the 2023 renewal of 1915c waiver programs and is requesting comments and recommendations on those renewals. Below are some essential points…

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Read more about the article 2023 Mississippi Legislative Session Begins

2023 Mississippi Legislative Session Begins

  • Post published:January 4, 2023

The Mississippi State Legislature began its new session on January 3, 2023. The session lasts 90 days and ends (or adjourns) on April 2 (also known as sine die). Monday, January 16, is…

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