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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

By Steve Wilson, READ MORE > 741 Reads
On Thu, 04/08/2021 - 11:11 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

By Steve Wilson, READ MORE > 219 Reads
On Wed, 04/07/2021 - 03:19 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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SOS: Municipal Primary Election Day Reminders

By Press Release - Mississippi Secretary of State, READ MORE > 799 Reads
On Tue, 04/06/2021 - 09:11 AM

Below is a press release from the Mississippi Secretary of State:

Municipal Primary Elections will take place today, Tuesday, April 6, 2021. Polls will open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. Any voter in line at 7 p.m. is entitled to cast a ballot.

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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

By Steve Wilson, READ MORE > 849 Reads
On Tue, 03/30/2021 - 04:05 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

By Steve Wilson, READ MORE > 839 Reads
On Mon, 03/29/2021 - 12:07 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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Bill that could keep embezzlers from going to pre-trial diversion programs closer to becoming law

By Steve Wilson, READ MORE > 841 Reads
On Wed, 03/17/2021 - 01:48 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

By Steve Wilson, READ MORE > 842 Reads
On Wed, 03/17/2021 - 01:45 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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Senate kills Mississippi income tax elimination

By Geoff Pender - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 2,608 Reads
On Tue, 03/16/2021 - 02:43 PM

The Senate killed Republican House Speaker Philip Gunn’s proposal to eliminate the state income tax and increase sales taxes without a vote on Tuesday, letting the measure die in committee under a deadline.

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Mississippi House kills medical marijuana bill

By Geoff Pender - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 9,589 Reads
On Wed, 03/10/2021 - 04:25 PM

After bitter debate — and accusations of lawmakers lying and profiteering — the state House killed a Senate bill aimed at creating a legislative alternative to the Mississippi medical marijuana program voters overwhelmingly added to the state constitution in November.

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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

By Steve Wilson, READ MORE > 853 Reads
On Wed, 03/10/2021 - 08:51 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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