Bill of the Week: HB 713
House Bill 713 is one that will make registering to vote online available to first-time voters. This bill was introduced and authored by House of...
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Bill Of The Week: SCR 511
What is this and how can it affect you? Democratic Senator of District 29, David Blount, has introduced a bill to amend Mississippi’s constitution and...
Senate Recap: New Bills Introduced, One Passed
The Senate gaveled in today and has already passed HB 1 to go to the Governor to be signed. HB 1 is the teacher deficit...
Mississippi adopts Convention of States Resolution
by Alex Paton
Mississippi has become the 15th state to pass the Convention of States that would limit the power of the federal government and would be made...
Youth courts request money for parent representation
by Alex Paton
The Commission on Children’s Justice is asking the Mississippi Legislature to increase the appropriation for legal representation of indigent and impoverished parents in Youth Courts....
Children’s Justice Commission: more state funds needed
by Alex Paton
The Commission on Children’s Justice is asking the Mississippi Legislature to increase the appropriation for legal representation of indigent and impoverished parents in Youth Courts....
Legislature may adjourn early
by Alex Paton
The legislature may adjourn sooner than planned. With a fairly calm legislative session this year, Representatives and Senators may be able to go home earlier...
PERS Board to rule on retirees running for legislature
by Alex Paton
Attorney General Jim Hood is encouraging state retirees to attend a meeting Tuesday with the Board of the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) about their...
Governor outlines 2020 budget recommendations
by Alex Paton
Governor Phil Bryant has released his budget recommendations for 2020. The Governor outlined his budget priorities in the report and at the top of the...
Mississippi’s democratic caucus talks state’s crumbling infrastructure
by Alex Paton
The Mississippi Legislature’s Democratic Caucus held a meeting to discuss the transportation and infrastructure crisis in the state. During the public meeting, Senators and Representatives...