Sen. Dean Kirby, from left, Sen. Nicole Boyd and Sen. Chad McMahan listen as State Health Officer Dr. Daniel Edney speaks during the state Senate Women, Children, and Families Study Committee meeting at the Capitol in Jackson on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
Advocates and state agency directors pitched recommendations to lawmakers Tuesday on how to prioritize legislative funds for the health and well-being of women, children and families during the upcoming legislative session.
