Home Care Funding Expansion: PRN Funding says it’s expanding its home care invoice factoring footprint from Pennsylvania into Ohio, Minnesota, Florida, and Missouri—aiming to help agencies get faster cash for payroll, staffing, and growth, with Mississippi experience cited as part of its foundation. Behavioral Health Access: U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith welcomed Mississippi’s inclusion in the four-year CCBHC Medicaid Demonstration, which is designed to expand mental health and substance use treatment through Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics. SNAP Security Update: MDHS is rolling out the ConnectEBT app and a card lock feature June 11, with default blocking of online and out-of-state SNAP transactions to reduce theft and fraud risk. Child Well-Being Snapshot: Mississippi is ranked 50th overall in the 2026 KIDS COUNT Data Book, with the state’s strongest area in education (16th) but major gaps in health and other domains. Blood Supply Push: The American Red Cross is scheduling multiple Mississippi Coast blood drives starting June 15 after officials warn of an earlier-than-expected summer shortage. Coastal Research Boost: NOAA launched CIFARM, a new aquaculture research and markets initiative hosted by the University of New Hampshire, with Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium among partners. Local Health & Safety: Authorities arrested two brothers after a Covington County deputy was shot during a traffic stop and chase; the deputy was reported in stable condition.