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Mississippi Advocates Push for Women's Health Legislation

2/16/2025

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Mississippi advocates rallied at the state capitol last week, passionately championing women's health and economic security. They focused on vital issues like paid family leave and childcare access. Two crucial bills for state employees' paid parental leave are making headway, promising to enhance support in a state grappling with alarming maternal mortality rates.

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Story summary

Mississippi advocates rallied at the state capitol last week, passionately championing women's health and economic security. They focused on vital issues like paid family leave and childcare access. Two crucial bills for state employees' paid parental leave are making headway, promising to enhance support in a state grappling with alarming maternal mortality rates.