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Tax Cut Bill Passes, With Questions From Central Miss. Lawmakers

Thursday, January 16 by Chris Davis

JACKSON, Miss.--The "Build Up Mississippi Act", the legislation that would phase out the state income tax and cut the state grocery tax in half, passed the Mississippi House Thursday, by a vote of 88 to 24, with some objections from representatives from central Mississippi... Read More.

Thompson Defends Secret Service Bill, Republicans Say No Sale

Wednesday, July 24 by Chris Davis

WASHINGTON--Congressman Bennie Thompson, who represents the Delta in Washington, defended his Disgraced Former Protectees Act in a House Homeland Security Committee meeting Tuesday. Thompson was called on by several Republicans, including Georgia's Marjorie Taylor-Green, and August Pfluger, of Texas.Thompson, who represents Holmes, Attala and... Read More.

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Central Miss. Senators Vote on Senate Medicaid Expansion Bill

Thursday, March 28 by Chris Davis

JACKSON, Miss.--The Medicaid expansion bill that passed out of the state Senate Medicaid Committee Wednesday, was approved by the full Senate Thursday afternoon after over an hour of debate.Senators Lydia Chassaniol and Jenifer Branning, both Republicans, both voted against the bill and were two... Read More.

Mississippi House passes bill to legalize online sports betting

Friday, February 2 by Staff Report

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi House has passed a bill that would legalize online sports betting.The move brings the state one step closer to joining 29 other states that already allow the practice.The Mississippi Mobile Sports Wagering Act passed 97-14 after a brief... Read More.

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Governor signs Bill to Create Mississippi Main Street Revitalization Grant Program

Thursday, April 27 by Staff Report

On April 24, Gov. Tate Reeves signed Senate Bill 2359 that creates the Mississippi Main Street Revitalization Grant program. This program will provide funds for downtown revitalization projects in Mississippi's designated Main Street communities. Each year, the Mississippi Legislature will be provided a list of... Read More.

Entergy to Provide $3.2 Million in Power Bill Assistance

Wednesday, September 14 by Randy Bell

The $80 rebates that Entergy Mississippi customers are getting this month won't be the only assistance the company provides to help with the high cost of electricity. Wednesday, it announced Operation Bill Assist, a $3.2 million shareholder-funded program which focuses mainly on low and... Read More.

Governor Gets Teacher Pay Bill

Wednesday, March 23 by Randy Bell

A teacher pay raise bill has been sent to the governor after getting final legislative approval in the House Tuesday.The bill provides a $2,000 raise for assistant teachers and higher salaries for certified teachers at all experience levels and classifications, including:minimum starting pay of... Read More.

Senate Passes Tax Bill Which Includes Help With High Gas Prices

Tuesday, March 15 by Randy Bell

The Mississippi Senate has voted in favor of a tax relief bill which includes a six-month suspension of the state fuel tax to help lower gas prices. That was added to the Senate’s original proposal which reduces the state income tax, provides a tax... Read More.

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Governor Reeves to Sign Bill Limiting Transgender Athletes

Thursday, March 4 by Robbie Watson

Mississippi is set to become the first state this year to enact a law banning transgender athletes from competing on girls or women's sports teams. Republican Gov. Tate Reeves said Thursday he will sign a bill when it reaches his desk, probably in the... Read More.