State leaders split on lottery impact
The question of whether or not to establish a state lottery has been brought up in the state House and Senate numerous times–and because bills...
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Speaker to form committee on lottery impact
Speaker of the House Philip Gunn has said he will form a committee to study the impact a lottery would have on the state. Meg...
Gov. makes another push for statewide lottery
by Sarah Ulmer
With a recent announcement of more budget cuts, Gov. Phil Bryant says he wants to see lawmakers reconsider a statewide lottery for Mississippi. ...
Lawmakers say no to lottery, but sports betting remains an option
by Sarah Ulmer
Several bills concerning a potential lottery and sports betting have been considered by lawmakers in the 2017 session. ...
News To Go for Wednesday
by kim
2/1/17 Keep dreaming about your big jackpot. A House bill was given a makeover in committee yesterday that keeps the possibility of a Mississippi state lottery...
Last minute bill change pushes lottery through House committee
It started as a bill to require mental evaluations for those who have been charged with a crime and are about to stand trial. By...
State lottery, good or bad?
by Sarah Ulmer
JACKSON, Miss.- With concerns rising amongst Transportation Commissioners, and the state as a whole over highway and bridge conditions, more money is needed for improvements. ...