Sen. Cochran opposes federal effort to overhaul overtime regulations
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) today said a federal effort to overhaul overtime regulations could prove to be costly for nonprofit...
Senator Wicker Issues Statement on POTUS Supreme Court Nomination
by Sarah Ulmer
WASHINGTON— President Barack Obama nominates Merrick Garland for the U.S. Supreme Court seat vacated by the death of Justice Antonin Scalia. ...
Mississippi Natives Get Top Spots on American Idol
by Sarah Ulmer
JACKSON, MISS– Trent Harmon of Amory and La’Porsha Renae of McComb have made it to the top 6 of the final season of American Idol. ...
Better Luck Next Year: Beer, Wine Bills Die in Committee
by Sarah Ulmer
JACKSON, MISS– Bills that would have made alcohol sales a little more convenient won’t be made into law this year. ...
Flags Will Fly at Half-Staff in Memory of Justice Scalia
by Sarah Ulmer
Jackson, Miss– Gov. Phil Bryant has ordered Mississippi and American flags flying at state buildings and on state grounds immediately lowered to half-staff. ...
Mississippi Legislators Back Hillary Clinton for President
by Sarah Ulmer
Jackson, Miss– State house and senate democratic leaders met at the capitol today to voice their support for Hillary Clinton as the next president of...
Mississippi Lawmakers in D.C. React to President Obama’s Budget
by Sarah Ulmer
Washington D.C.– Both sides of the aisle in the nation’s capital are upset with the latest–and last–budget cuts made by President Barack Obama. ...
State Treasurer Lands Leadership Role with Regional Treasurers in National Association
by Sarah Ulmer
JACKSON, Miss.- State Treasurer Lynn Fitch now has another role as the Vice President of State Treasurers for the Southern Region as part of the National...
Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann has new plans for election laws
by kim
JACKSON, Miss. (PRESS RELEASE) — In a press conference today, Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann announced a proposed complete revision of Mississippi Election Laws. The...
Jimmy Giles declares candidacy for Mississippi’s Third Congressional District
by kim
(Monterey, MS) January 4th, 2016 — Today, Jimmy D. Giles announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Mississippi’s third congressional district. Mr. Giles paid...