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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 > 411 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 > 341 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 > 958 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 > 814 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
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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 > 677 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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Bill that could keep embezzlers from going to pre-trial diversion programs closer to becoming law
By Steve Wilson, READ MORE > 954 Reads
On Wed, 03/17/2021 - 01:48 PM

The Mississippi Legislature passed a bill last week that would keep those indicted for embezzling public funds from getting off with a proverbial slap on the wrist.

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Bill that could keep embezzlers from going to pre-trial diversion programs closer to becoming law
By Steve Wilson, READ MORE > 534 Reads
On Wed, 03/17/2021 - 01:46 PM

The Mississippi Legislature passed a bill last week that would keep those indicted for embezzling public funds from getting off with a proverbial slap on the wrist.

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Potential reforms to the state's wholesale distribution of wine and spirits are still alive in the Mississippi Legislature.
House passes heavily amended ABC reform bill, setting up a battle with the Senate
By Steve Wilson, READ MORE > 725 Reads
On Wed, 03/10/2021 - 08:52 AM

The fate of any changes to the state’s wholesale distribution monopoly on wine and spirits will likely be decided in a conference committee in the Legislature.

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Bills that would've given teachers a pay hike and altered the way some of the state's parks are operated died on deadline Tuesday in the Mississippi Legislature.
Bills that would alter management of state parks and give teachers a pay hike die on deadline in the Legislature
By Steve Wilson, READ MORE > 1,799 Reads
On Wed, 03/03/2021 - 11:14 AM

The Mississippi Legislature’s annual session is down to its final month and bills that would’ve changed the operation of some of the state parks, given teachers a pay increase, expanding the scope of practice for nurse practitioners and created a new board to govern the state’s Medicaid program all died on Tuesday’s deadline.

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