Mississippi Senate Advances Its Tax Overhaul. Debate Centers on Who the Proposal Would Help
A Senate committee has advanced legislation to reduce the Mississippi state income tax and the sales tax on groceries while raising the gasoline tax ...
Mississippi Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann, 77, collapses on Senate floor, alarming video shows
The shocking incident sent the Republican’s colleagues into a panic as they let out audible gasps and some rushed to his side ...
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Mississippi Senate gambling bill contradicts House legislation
Following the Mississippi House’s passage of a bill to expand gambling, the Mississippi Senate passed legislation Thursday to ...
Mississippi Legislature not a ‘public body’ and not subject to Open Meetings Act, judge rules
A judge has ruled that the Mississippi Legislature is not a public body and not subject to the state’s Open Meetings Act. Hinds County Chancery Court Judge J.
This week in politics: Senate committee advances $326M tax cut plan
The Mississippi Senate is considering a $326 million tax cut bill that would reduce income and grocery taxes while increasing ...
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History of statewide Black leaders in Mississippi
Black leaders on the statewide level may not currently be present in Mississippi, but a look back in time reveals that was not always the case. Despite having the ...
As Mississippi session passes halfway point, Medicaid expansion looks unlikely. See why
As the 90-day session comes closer to an end, the idea of Medicaid expansion isn't looking very promising this year in ...
Legislature sends governor bill allowing direct wine shipment to Mississippi homes
A bill to legalize direct shipment of some wines to Mississippians’ homes will soon be considered by Republican Gov. Tate ...