State lawmakers discuss ballot initiative process ahead of legislative session
The 2024 Mississippi legislative session is less than a week away and lawmakers are expected to bring up the ballot initiative process after motions to...
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Mississippi Economic Council gears up for annual Capital Day
With the upcoming legislative session set to begin one week from today, the Mississippi Economic Council (MEC) is gearing up to host its annual Capital...
$886 billion National Defense Authorization Act to benefit Mississippi
President Joe Biden signed a record $886 billion defense bill into law on Friday with a portion of the legislation going to support Mississippi’s role...
Mississippi joins multi-state lawsuit against federal roadway emissions regulation
by Caleb Salers
Mississippi has joined a 21-state coalition in filing a lawsuit challenging a recent federal climate rule, which mandates that states with federal interstates and highways...
BankPlus reverses decision to close Pickens branch after pressure from Thompson
by Caleb Salers
A Mississippi-based bank has reversed its decision to shut down one of its locations following pressure from a federal official. On Friday, Congressman Bennie Thompson,...
Satanic display inside Iowa capitol vandalized by Mississippi politician
A former Mississippi candidate is being accused of vandalizing the Satanic Temple’s Baphomet display in the Iowa Statehouse on Thursday. Michael Cassidy, 35, was charged...
CMS approves governor’s plan to provide $600 million to Mississippi hospitals
by Caleb Salers
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has approved the largest component of Governor Tate Reeves’ proposal to provide nearly $700 million to hospitals...
Reeves sets special election date for 2 vacant judicial seats
by Caleb Salers
Governor Tate Reeves has set the date of two special elections for vacant judicial seats in the state. On Tuesday, November 5, 2024, the same...
Lawmakers decline to submit budget recommendation for upcoming legislative session
With just weeks until the start of the 2024 legislative session, Mississippi lawmakers have declined to submit a budget recommendation for the upcoming fiscal year....
Hospital owner: federal agency may reject governor’s proposal if Medicaid is not expanded
by Caleb Salers
A solution to Mississippi’s ongoing healthcare crisis offered by Gov. Tate Reeves may not receive the federal greenlight if Medicaid coverage is not fully expanded,...