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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 > 761 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 > 253 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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SOS: Municipal Primary Election Day Reminders

By Press Release - Mississippi Secretary of State, READ MORE > 563 Reads
On Tue, 04/06/2021 - 09:12 AM

Below is a press release from the Mississippi Secretary of State:

Municipal Primary Elections will take place today, Tuesday, April 6, 2021. Polls will open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. Any voter in line at 7 p.m. is entitled to cast a ballot.

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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 > 6,253 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 > 1,332 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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Mike Hurst speaks at the Neshoba County Fair in 2015.

Hurst announces resignation

By From staff reports, READ MORE > 19,328 Reads
On Thu, 01/07/2021 - 06:52 PM

Mike Hurst, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Mississippi, announced Thursday that he has submitted his resignation to President Donald J. Trump and Acting Attorney General Jeffrey A. Rosen and will leave the Department of Justice on January 19, 2021.

Hurst, a native of Hickory, was appointed by Trump in June 2017.

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Secretary of State Watson faces criticism for saying ‘woke, uninformed’ college students shouldn’t vote

By Will Stribling - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 1,821 Reads
On Fri, 04/09/2021 - 04:14 PM

Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson has drawn criticism and national attention this week for comments made on WLOX-TV that the automatic voter registration provision of the federal For The People Act would lead to “woke” and “uninformed” college students voting.

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Hospital Association backs Mississippi Medicaid expansion ballot initiative

By Geoff Pender - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 446 Reads
On Fri, 04/09/2021 - 04:06 PM

The Mississippi Hospital Association’s board of governors on Friday voted to join in the drive to put Medicaid expansion — Initiative 76 — before voters in 2022.

“We will start by May 1 collecting signatures,” said MHA president Tim Ford.

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