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Supreme Court sides with Gov. Tate Reeves in partial veto fight with speaker

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On Fri, 12/18/2020 - 10:34 AM

In a ruling that weakens legislative powers, the Mississippi Supreme Court upheld Gov. Tate Reeves’ partial veto of legislation earlier this year providing funds to multiple entities to combat COVID-19.

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House leaders want to raise Mississippi sales tax. Here’s how neighboring states stack up.

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On Wed, 02/24/2021 - 12:52 PM

The Mississippi House of Representatives passed a sweeping proposal Tuesday that would completely phase out the personal income tax over 10 years and immediately, starting on July 1, put in place the largest statewide sales tax in the nation at 9.5% on most retail items, excluding groceries.

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Could Mississippi constitutional change pave the way for winning independents?

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On Mon, 02/22/2021 - 09:46 AM

When former Mississippi Supreme Court Chief Justice Bill Waller Jr. was weighing a run for governor in 2019, research was done on whether he could conduct a viable campaign as an independent.

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Top Republican files bill calling for vote on raising gas tax for designated roads projects

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On Wed, 02/17/2021 - 04:52 PM

A sweeping transportation bill filed by one of the most powerful Republican leaders in the Legislature would allow voters to decide whether to temporarily increase Mississippi’s tax on motor fuels to pay for specific improvement projects on highways.

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The issue closest to hearts of lawmakers is coming: legislative redistricting

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On Mon, 02/15/2021 - 11:46 AM

A smile can be seen behind Rep. Jim Beckett’s Ole Miss mask when he is asked if his colleagues are already coming to him to talk about the redrawing of their legislative districts.

After all, nothing is more important to most legislators than having a district in which they can be re-elected.

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Senate passes ‘voter fraud’ bill that some say could disenfranchise Black Mississippians

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On Wed, 02/10/2021 - 04:27 PM

State Sen. David Jordan, the 86-year-old Democrat from Greenwood and veteran of the Civil Rights struggles, said legislation approved Wednesday by the Mississippi Senate on a straight party line vote could potentially remove “people who look like me” from the voter rolls.

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Should lottery revenue be spent on state roads? Senate bill would send money to local governments.

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On Tue, 02/09/2021 - 10:46 AM

Lottery revenue earmarked for maintenance on state highways would be diverted to local road and bridge needs under legislation pending in the Mississippi Senate.

The legislation would undo one of the primary commitments made by the Legislature in a 2018 special session designed to address a deteriorating state transportation system.

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Some legislators see value of expanding Medicaid for prisoners

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On Mon, 02/08/2021 - 10:06 AM

The Mississippi Legislature is considering a proposal to expand Medicaid – for incarcerated people.

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Bill aims to strip authority over Medicaid from governor

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On Wed, 02/03/2021 - 01:16 PM

Medicaid, the state agency with the largest budget, will be removed from the control of the governor and placed under an independent commission under legislation that has cleared committee and is now before the Mississippi House.

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Mississippi senator proposes new teacher loan repayment program while honoring Winter and Reed

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On Mon, 02/01/2021 - 11:06 AM

In the 1990s, legislators passed innovative proposals to forgive student loan debt for college graduates who agreed to teach in Mississippi schools.

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