Mississippi bill restricting where transgender people can use bathroom signed into law
Legislation designed to clarify who can use what restroom in Mississippi has been signed into law by Governor Tate Reeves after a roundabout journey in...
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Aberdeen councilman suing Monroe County, sheriff’s department for wrongful confinement
by Caleb Salers
An Aberdeen city councilman is suing Monroe County and the sheriff’s department for an alleged violation of his Fourth Amendment rights. Ward One Councilman Nicholas...
Governor’s signature implements new public school funding formula in Mississippi
by Caleb Salers
Mississippi officially has a new funding formula for K-12 public education. Republican Governor Tate Reeves’ signature on House Bill 4130, or the Mississippi School Funding...
Republican congressmen introduce bill that would protect NCAA and conferences from legal attacks
Two Republican congressmen introduced a bill Wednesday that would provide the NCAA, college conferences and member schools with federal protection from legal challenges that stand...
House rejects Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s effort to oust Speaker Mike Johnson
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hard-line Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene tried and failed in a brazen push to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson, but the resounding rejection...
Mississippi governor approves bill allowing electronic search warrants
by Caleb Salers
Gov. Tate Reeves has signed a bill into law allowing for a more digital-friendly method of issuing and receiving search warrants. Now that it’s enacted,...
New leadership coming to Mississippi Republican Party
by Caleb Salers
New leadership is coming to the Mississippi Republican Party. Mississippi GOP chairman Frank Bordeaux announced on Wednesday that he will be stepping down from his...
Investigation finds MDEQ did not racially discriminate against Jackson in funding water systems
by Caleb Salers
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality has been cleared of any wrongdoing in how it funds projects in Jackson. Back in October 2022, the Environmental...
Mississippi governor signs bill banning machine gun conversion devices
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has signed legislation making it illegal to manufacture, sell, or own machine gun conversion devices. Often referred to as “Glock switches,”...
Mississippi congressman accused of assaulting Palestine supporter at Capitol
A Mississippi congressman is being accused of assaulting a member of an anti-war group during a heated round of questioning at the U.S. Capitol. Rep....