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The state Supreme Court will hear arguments on April 14 to determine the fate of Initiative 65.

Arguments to be heard April 14 at the state Supreme Court in lawsuit seeking to overturn Initiative 65

By Steve Wilson, READ MORE > 752 Reads
On Thu, 04/08/2021 - 11:12 AM

The fate of Mississippi’s medical marijuana program will be a step closer to resolution after the state Supreme Court hears oral arguments on April 14.

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Lawmakers approved seven bills that allow counties to make contributions to non-profits with taxpayers funds.

Lawmakers pass bills that allow counties to donate taxpayer funds to non-profit organizations

By Steve Wilson, READ MORE > 249 Reads
On Wed, 04/07/2021 - 03:20 PM

Each year, the Mississippi Legislature passes several local bills that include tourism taxes and authorizations of counties or cities to contribute taxpayer funds to non-profit organizations.

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A bond bill for IHL and other projects will add more than $145 million in new debt for taxpayers.

Legislature adds more than $24 million in unrelated projects in conference to Institutes for Higher Learning bond bill

By Steve Wilson, READ MORE > 940 Reads
On Tue, 03/30/2021 - 04:06 PM

Each year, the Mississippi Legislature usually passes a “Christmas tree” bond bill loaded with earmarks for various districts.

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A bill that would've reformed the state's incentive program for luring new businesses to Mississippi died Saturday in conference.

Senate bid to reform state's business incentive program dies in conference

By Steve Wilson, READ MORE > 1,279 Reads
On Mon, 03/29/2021 - 12:08 PM

A bill that would’ve reformed the incentive programs for luring new businesses to Mississippi died Saturday after a compromise couldn’t be reached.

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Occupational licensing reciprocity bill signed into law by Gov. Tate Reeves

By Steve Wilson, READ MORE > 6,246 Reads
On Thu, 03/25/2021 - 03:00 PM

Gov. Tate Reeves signed into law Thursday a that would make it easier for those with an occupational license moving to Mississippi to receive one in the state.

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The insurance plan for state and school employees is in better financial shape this year despite the COVID-19 pandemic.

State employees' insurance plan's finances improve despite COVID-19 pandemic

By Steve Wilson, READ MORE > 1,331 Reads
On Thu, 03/25/2021 - 02:24 PM

The health insurance plan that covers state and school employees in Mississippi has seen its net position improve in the first quarter of this year despite the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report presented to its governing board.

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A bill that would purge the voter rolls of inactive voters is now in the hands of the House.

Bill that would purge voter rolls of inactive voters headed to House

By Steve Wilson , READ MORE > 6,943 Reads
On Thu, 02/18/2021 - 10:10 AM

A bill that would purge the voter rolls of inactive voters passed the state Senate and was sent to the House after a motion to reconsider was removed from the bill Tuesday.

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A bill that would require student athletes to compete according to their biological sex passed the Mississippi Senate Thursday.

Bill that would require student athletes to compete according to their biological sex passes the state Senate

By Steve Wilson , READ MORE > 13,991 Reads
On Thu, 02/11/2021 - 10:36 PM

A bill that would protect biological female student athletes from having to compete against those born as males passed in the Mississippi Senate on Thursday.

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The Mississippi House passed two bills that would help increase broadband access in rural areas.

Mississippi House passes two bills that would expand broadband access in rural areas

By Steve Wilson , READ MORE > 15,133 Reads
On Tue, 02/09/2021 - 12:56 PM

The Mississippi House of Representatives passed two bills that would improve access in rural areas to broadband services on Tuesday, including one that would create a broadband grant program and another that would allow the state’s investor-owned utilities to lease their unused fiber capacity to third-party providers.

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A solar farm could be built in Scott County near the Rankin County line.

Commission could soon approve state's largest solar facility in Scott County

By Steve Wilson , READ MORE > 16,092 Reads
On Tue, 02/02/2021 - 01:11 PM

The Mississippi Public Service Commission is one step closer to approving a new solar facility in Scott County that could be the biggest in the state after issuing an order at its monthly meeting Tuesday.

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