State Senator Rita Potts Parks joined The Extra Mile Podcast: Legislative Session to talk transportation legislation, break down a nurse retention bill, explain the origins of the famous Slugburger and more.

• Show intro, introducing State Senator Rita Potts Parks - 00:30
• Why Senator Potts Parks decided to run for public office - 01:21
• Senator Potts Parks' business background - 02:18
• Comments on the current status of the 2023 legislative session - 03:34
• Transportation infrastructure legislation progress - 05:05
• Explanation of Hospital Nurses Retention Loan Repayment Program - 07:52
• Updates on redesign of HELP Grant and MTAG programs - 9:00
• Transportation projects in Alcorn and Tippah counties Senator Potts Parks is watching - 10:58
• Favorite place to eat - 11:59
• About the Slugburger - 12:22
• Contact information - 14:18
• Show outro - 14:40