Senate wraps late on deadline day
Most bills have swapped sides now and the Senate is handling both House and Senate bills. Decisions must be made on general bills before Wednesday’s...
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MEC calls for Legislature to fix Mississippi roads
by Sarah Ulmer
Tired of bad roads and crumbling bridges? So is the Mississippi Economic Council. They’ve urged the Legislature to find a solution before the end of...
Bobby Rush honored before lawmakers
Legislators honored Mississippi Blues musician, Bobby Rush in the Mississippi House Chamber with the presentation of House Concurrent Resolution 67 on Tuesday, Feb. 28, for...
Budget cuts happening left and right for state agencies
by Sarah Ulmer
The official comprehensive list of budget cuts so far for agencies in Mississippi has been released. ...
House Rep. wrap up work for the week at State Capitol
by Sarah Ulmer
JACKSON- House Representatives finish up the fourth week of the 2017 legislative session. ...
Mississippi lawmakers could finally see campaign finance reform
by Sarah Ulmer
JACKSON, Miss.- With the 2017 Mississippi Legislative Session just around the corner, lawmakers are beginning to speak out on pieces of legislation they hope are...
Budget meetings at the capitol: Dept. of Mental Health, DHS/CPS/ and more
by Sarah Ulmer
JACKSON, Miss.- Lawmakers gathered at the Capitol in Jackson to hear from the Mississippi Department of Mental Health, Department of Human Services, Child Protective Services, and...
Legislature hires organization to evaluate MAEP formula
JACKSON, MISS– Edbuild, a nonprofit out of New Jersey, has been hired to evaluate and make recommendations to update the Mississippi Adequate Education Program formula. ...
State, legislative budget to be adjusted
JACKSON, MISS– Governor Phil Bryant announced Wednesday that an adjustment would be made to the fiscal year 2017 budget to account for an error discovered...
Shape Up at the Capitol featuring MS Legislature
by Sarah Ulmer
JACKSON, Miss.- The “Shape Up” event, featuring the Mississippi Legislature to promote healthy living in the Magnolia State, hit the Capitol on Friday....