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Mississippi State Senator; R-Pascagoula
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Mar 1, 2022: Clarion Ledger: Republican legislators oppose Medicaid expansion, but want federal dollars to pay for prisoner healthcare
Sponsor Sen. Brice Wiggins, R-Pascagoula, says his bill would reduce costs for the Mississippi Department of Corrections, which spends about $77 million annually on healthcare for people in its custody. Medicaid won’t pay for healthcare provided inside jails and prisons, so the state pays the full cost of care for very sick and elderly incarcerated people. Currently, only a small number of Mississippians are granted medical parole every year, according to the Department of Corrections — just three were released in 2021.
Sponsor Sen. Brice Wiggins, R-Pascagoula, says his bill would reduce costs for the Mississippi Department of Corrections, which spends about $77 million annually on healthcare for people in its custody. Medicaid won’t pay for healthcare provided inside jails and prisons, so the state pays the full cost of care for very sick and elderly incarcerated people. Currently, only a small number of Mississippians are granted medical parole every year, according to the Department of Corrections — just three were released in 2021.
Feb 15, 2022: Daily Leader: Mississippi Senate kills its pay raise bill
The bill at issue passed the state Senate by a vote of 48 to 4, with only Republican Senators Kathy Chism, Chris McDaniel, Melanie Sojourner and Brice Wiggins voting against it. Senator McDaniel held the bill on a motion to reconsider. This motion effectively killed the bill on Monday when the chairman chose not to table the motion before the midnight deadline.
The bill at issue passed the state Senate by a vote of 48 to 4, with only Republican Senators Kathy Chism, Chris McDaniel, Melanie Sojourner and Brice Wiggins voting against it. Senator McDaniel held the bill on a motion to reconsider. This motion effectively killed the bill on Monday when the chairman chose not to table the motion before the midnight deadline.
Feb 8, 2022: Ya'll Politics: MS04: Internal poll shows Congressman Palazzo with sizeable lead in GOP primary
Four candidates have already qualified to challenge the incumbent. They are Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell, State Senator Brice Wiggins, Clay Wagner, and Raymond Brooks. Others have expressed an interest in running but have yet to file their qualifying papers. One of those is Carl Boyanton who ran against Palazzo in 2020.
Four candidates have already qualified to challenge the incumbent. They are Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell, State Senator Brice Wiggins, Clay Wagner, and Raymond Brooks. Others have expressed an interest in running but have yet to file their qualifying papers. One of those is Carl Boyanton who ran against Palazzo in 2020.
December 4, 2021:
Unlike State Sen. Brice Wiggins, Congressman Steven Palazzo, the six term South Mississippi Republican, has no intention of entertaining the notion of decriminalizing marijuana, saying it will put children in jeopardy.
Unlike State Sen. Brice Wiggins, Congressman Steven Palazzo, the six term South Mississippi Republican, has no intention of entertaining the notion of decriminalizing marijuana, saying it will put children in jeopardy.
Nov 19, 2021: Y'all Politics: MS04: State Sen. Wiggins, running for Congress, “open” to decriminalizing marijuana
In a tweet reply on Friday morning, State Senator Brice Wiggins, a Republican running for the 4th Congressional District in Mississippi, says he is “open” to discussions on decriminalizing marijuana at the federal level if elected.
In a tweet reply on Friday morning, State Senator Brice Wiggins, a Republican running for the 4th Congressional District in Mississippi, says he is “open” to discussions on decriminalizing marijuana at the federal level if elected.
Oct 25, 2021: WTVA: Mississippi state Sen. Wiggins challenging US Rep. Palazzo
Mississippi state Sen. Brice Wiggins says he is challenging U.S. Rep. Steven Palazzo in the 2022 Republican primary.
He made the announcement Monday.
Mississippi state Sen. Brice Wiggins says he is challenging U.S. Rep. Steven Palazzo in the 2022 Republican primary.
He made the announcement Monday.
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