The house debates a bill to reshape the college board.

And, we preview the Census.

Then, in today’s Book Club - it was 53 years ago that, then, Senator Robert F. Kennedy visited the poorest part of Mississippi. Hear how that experience opened his eyes to hunger in America.

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A bill that would change how Mississippi's college board is selected has passed the House. Currently, all 12 members of board are selected by the governor. House Bill 870 would divide those appointments between the governor, the Lt gov. and the Speaker of the House-- each selecting four members. Republican and Universities and Colleges committee member C. Scott Bounds of Philadelphia presented the bill which was met with contention on the house floor. Democrats Chris Bell and Robert Holloway questioned why the bill excludes input from the state colleges. Bill presenter Republican C. Scott Bounds says the measure provides a balance in how college board members are selected. He explains the measure in further detail with our Desare Frazier.

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Starting today, Mississippi citizens will begin receiving invitations in their mailboxes to complete the 2020 U.S. Census. The count will help determine how much federal money is allocated to Mississippi, how many US representatives the state will receive, and help lawmakers shape the state's legislative districts. MPB's Kobee Vance talks with Giles Ward (Complete Count Committee) and Chuck Cariker (Mayor of Tunica).

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Book Club

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