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The state Supreme Court will hear arguments on April 14 to determine the fate of Initiative 65.

Arguments to be heard April 14 at the state Supreme Court in lawsuit seeking to overturn Initiative 65

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On Thu, 04/08/2021 - 11:12 AM

The fate of Mississippi’s medical marijuana program will be a step closer to resolution after the state Supreme Court hears oral arguments on April 14.

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Lawmakers approved seven bills that allow counties to make contributions to non-profits with taxpayers funds.

Lawmakers pass bills that allow counties to donate taxpayer funds to non-profit organizations

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On Wed, 04/07/2021 - 03:20 PM

Each year, the Mississippi Legislature passes several local bills that include tourism taxes and authorizations of counties or cities to contribute taxpayer funds to non-profit organizations.

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Legislature voted to add two new local tourism taxes during its session

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On Tue, 04/06/2021 - 03:39 PM

Each year, the Mississippi Legislature approves several tourism taxes for municipalities and counties that are levied on restaurants, hotels or both.

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A bond bill for IHL and other projects will add more than $145 million in new debt for taxpayers.

Legislature adds more than $24 million in unrelated projects in conference to Institutes for Higher Learning bond bill

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On Tue, 03/30/2021 - 04:06 PM

Each year, the Mississippi Legislature usually passes a “Christmas tree” bond bill loaded with earmarks for various districts.

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A bill that would've reformed the state's incentive program for luring new businesses to Mississippi died Saturday in conference.

Senate bid to reform state's business incentive program dies in conference

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On Mon, 03/29/2021 - 12:08 PM

A bill that would’ve reformed the incentive programs for luring new businesses to Mississippi died Saturday after a compromise couldn’t be reached.

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Occupational licensing reciprocity bill signed into law by Gov. Tate Reeves

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On Thu, 03/25/2021 - 03:00 PM

Gov. Tate Reeves signed into law Thursday a that would make it easier for those with an occupational license moving to Mississippi to receive one in the state.

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The insurance plan for state and school employees is in better financial shape this year despite the COVID-19 pandemic.

State employees' insurance plan's finances improve despite COVID-19 pandemic

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On Thu, 03/25/2021 - 02:24 PM

The health insurance plan that covers state and school employees in Mississippi has seen its net position improve in the first quarter of this year despite the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report presented to its governing board.

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Bill that could keep embezzlers from going to pre-trial diversion programs closer to becoming law

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On Wed, 03/17/2021 - 01:49 PM

The Mississippi Legislature passed a bill last week that would keep those indicted for embezzling public funds from getting off with a proverbial slap on the wrist.

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Bill that could keep embezzlers from going to pre-trial diversion programs closer to becoming law

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On Wed, 03/17/2021 - 01:46 PM

The Mississippi Legislature passed a bill last week that would keep those indicted for embezzling public funds from getting off with a proverbial slap on the wrist.

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Potential reforms to the state's wholesale distribution of wine and spirits are still alive in the Mississippi Legislature.

House passes heavily amended ABC reform bill, setting up a battle with the Senate

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On Wed, 03/10/2021 - 08:52 AM

The fate of any changes to the state’s wholesale distribution monopoly on wine and spirits will likely be decided in a conference committee in the Legislature.

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