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Large economic development projects funded by taxpayer-funded incentives such as Continental Tire have been a part of state policy for decades. A bill that would reform a complicated raft of incentives into an easier to understand and more transparent program passed the Senate Thursday.
Bill that would streamline economic development incentives passes unanimously in the Senate
By Steve Wilson , READ MORE > 1,132 Reads
On Thu, 02/18/2021 - 01:40 PM

The Mississippi Senate passed two bills Thursday that would overhaul the state’s labyrinthine code of financial incentives for companies seeking to relocate to the state or expand their existing facilities.

There are two bills that were authored by state Sen. David Parker, R-Olive Branch.

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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 > 492 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 new way to calculate the student population for funding purposes will have to wait until next session.
Switch in way that state calculates student population for funding purposes will have to wait until next session
By Steve Wilson , READ MORE > 616 Reads
On Mon, 02/15/2021 - 09:01 AM

Some Republican lawmakers and the state superintendent of education are united to change the way the state calculates school attendance as it pertains to school funding, but a change will have to wait until next session.

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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 > 2,166 Reads
On Thu, 02/11/2021 - 10:35 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 > 870 Reads
On Tue, 02/09/2021 - 12:55 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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Lawmakers have pared the number of bills down from more than 2,000 to 644 after a key deadline Tuesday.
Alcohol distribution, occupational licensing reform bills pass key deadline in Legislature
By Steve Wilson , READ MORE > 2,497 Reads
On Thu, 02/04/2021 - 01:35 PM

The first big deadline for the Mississippi Legislature was Tuesday and the number of bills has been whittled down from more than 2,000 to 644.

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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 > 624 Reads
On Tue, 02/02/2021 - 01:10 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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Pro-Initiative 65 groups say city of Madison's lawsuit could deprive Mississippians of their right to amend the state's constitution via ballot initiative
By Steve Wilson , READ MORE > 1,095 Reads
On Wed, 01/20/2021 - 11:10 AM

Two new amicus (friend of the court) briefs filed by the original sponsor of the Initiative 65 and the conservative policy group Americans for Prosperity were filed this week in an attempt to convince the state Supreme Court not to kill the state’s medical marijuana program before it can begin.

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The Mississippi Department of Education is asking for only a 0.22 reduction in its MAEP request for fiscal 2022.
Despite large decrease in enrollment, Education Department seeks only slight decrease in K-12 funds from lawmakers
By Steve Wilson , READ MORE > 1,877 Reads
On Tue, 01/19/2021 - 02:15 PM

Despite a large drop in enrollment (23,000 fewer students compared to last year), the Mississippi Department of Education is seeking only a fractionally smaller appropriation from lawmakers that it requested this year.

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In 2017, lawmakers approved a bill that then-Gov. Phil Bryant signed into law that required reverse auctions for contracts for $50,000 or more.
State procurement review board approves $156 million in exemptions from law requiring reverse auctions from state and local agencies
By Steve Wilson , READ MORE > 2,238 Reads
On Fri, 01/15/2021 - 01:40 PM

While reverse auctions are the law in Mississippi, the state’s Public Procurement Review Board has handed out hundreds of exemptions for state and local government entities each year.

In just the last two years, the board has approved 209 exemptions that are worth an estimated value of more than $156 million.

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Hyde-Smith opposes possible duties on phosphate fertilizers

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‘Food that’s going to stick to your ribs’: The significance of soul food in Yalobusha County

Marie Gaston still remembers all the food her parents cooked when she was growing up. The aromas of… READ MORE

Tunica housing director allegedly stole $765K while turning away needy homeowners
Updated: Bill that would prevent those born as males from competing in women's sports is headed to House floor for vote
WILDCAT Week March 1 - 5, 2021
Governor Tate Reeves Releases New Executive Order
Tunica housing director allegedly stole $750K while turning away needy homeowners

‘Food that’s going to stick to your ribs’: The significance of soul food in Yalobusha County

Marie Gaston still remembers all the food her parents cooked when she was growing up. The aromas of… READ MORE

Waste Management resumes normal collection schedule in central Mississippi
Mississippi treasurer works to distribute unclaimed funds
Mississippi teachers, first responders eligible for COVID-19 vaccines on March 1
Hard freezes challenge Southern gardeners
The multifaceted role of Black churches in Yalobusha County

Governor Tate Reeves Endorses State-Wide Relief Fund with The Community Foundation for Mississippi

JACKSON, Miss.  - The Community Foundation for Mississippi (CFM), working with Mississippi… READ MORE

MISSISSIPPI DRIVERS TO GET MORE THAN $60 MILLION BACK FROM AUTO INSURERS
Mississippi Announces Support for Workers Impacted by COVID-19
Car accident claims 2 lives in Winston County
MDHS announces emergency supplement benefits for SNAP recipients
Mississippi State Medical Association and Mississippi State Department of Health Urge Mississippians to Stay Home Until COVID-19 Results are Received

Governor Tate Reeves Endorses State-Wide Relief Fund with The Community Foundation for Mississippi

JACKSON, Miss.  - The Community Foundation for Mississippi (CFM), working with Mississippi… READ MORE

MISSISSIPPI DRIVERS TO GET MORE THAN $60 MILLION BACK FROM AUTO INSURERS
Mississippi Announces Support for Workers Impacted by COVID-19
Car accident claims 2 lives in Winston County
Local woman reported missing
MDHS announces emergency supplement benefits for SNAP recipients

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Mississippi Braves Announce 2021 Schedule

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The Rebels who couldn’t shoot straight suddenly are hitting mark
Mississippi Braves Confirmed as Atlanta's AA Affiliate for Ten Years
Hattiesburg’s old gym burns down, but so many memories will endure

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SALTER:China trade standoff resolution is critical for Mississippi farmers seeking vital markets

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Wicker Leads Push for Local Infrastructure
Wicker: Urge Immigration Enforcement, Border Security
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