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Oleta Fitzgerald, Director of the Children's Defense Fund's Southern Regional Office, speaks about her concerns about the state's Broadband Expansion and Accessibility of Mississippi (BEAM) initiative and whether it will adequately provide quality and affordable broadband to the underserved communities statewide at a news conference at the Mississippi Capitol in Jackson, Miss., Monday, Feb. 5, 2024. Representatives from over 10 statewide organizations shared their concerns to media. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

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Mississippi will spend billions on broadband. Advocates say needy areas have been ignored
By MICHAEL GOLDBERG - Associated Press/Report for America
Mon,02/05/24-5:30PM , 70 Reads
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi's plan for spending $1.2 billion in federal funds to expand broadband access does not ensure the neediest communities in the state will benefit, a coalition of statewide organizations alleged Monday.
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Mississippi House Gaming Committee Chairman Casey Eure, R-Saucier, presents the Mississippi Mobile Sports Wagering Act, legislation that would legalize mobile sports betting while requiring gambling companies to contract with brick-and- mortar gambling establishments, Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024, on the floor of the Mississippi House of Representatives at the state Capitol in Jackson, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

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Mississippi House passes bill to legalize online sports betting
By MICHAEL GOLDBERG - Associated Press/Report for America
Thu,02/01/24-5:08PM , 49 Reads
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi House passed a bill Thursday that would legalize online sports betting, bringing the state one step closer to joining 29 other states that already allow the practice.
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FanDuel, DraftKings and other online gambling apps are displayed on a phone in San Francisco, Sept. 26, 2022. A Mississippi House committee advanced legislation Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, called the Mississippi Mobile Sports Wagering Act. The bill would legalize mobile sports betting while requiring gambling companies to contract with brick-and-mortar gambling establishments. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)

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Mississippi lawmakers advance bill to legalize online sports betting
By MICHAEL GOLDBERG - Associated Press/Report for America
Tue,01/30/24-6:06PM , 34 Reads
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A bill advancing in Mississippi's Legislature would legalize online sports betting in the state, where analysts say consumer demand continues to fuel a thriving black market.
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Mississippi State Rep. Fred Shanks, R-Brandon, waves a copy of his proposed resolution that would allow Mississippi residents to put policy proposals on statewide ballots, except for abortion and a few other issues, Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, at the Mississippi State Capitol in Jackson. The Republican-dominated House approved the resolution in an 80-36 vote.(AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

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Mississippi ballot initiative proposal would not allow changes to abortion laws
By MICHAEL GOLDBERG - Associated Press/Report for America
Wed,01/24/24-5:24PM , 57 Reads
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — After repeated failed attempts, Mississippi lawmakers will try again to revive a ballot initiative process, but their latest proposal would not allow changes to the state’s abortion laws through a statewide election.
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