Legislature advances key bills as session enters final stretch
Both chambers met the March 3 deadline for reporting general bills from committees.
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Lottery transfer tops $9.57 million in February
Since lottery sales began, total contributions to the state have exceeded $780 million.
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“Jill’s Law,” boosted by cancer survivor, sent to Governor’s desk
If signed by Gov. Tate Reeves, the mandate would apply to health benefit plans entered into or renewed on or after July 1.
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McLendon questions House priorities after NIL vote
He also raised concerns that many NIL‑earning athletes live on campus, pay no property taxes and often leave the state after graduation.
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Lucia Nelson named Northwest CC Humanities Council Teacher of the Year
Beyond the classroom, Nelson is the mother of two teenage sons, Noah and John Dee.
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General Atomics Announces $25 Million Expansion in Lee County
GA-EMS President Scott Forney noted that the expansion allows the company to accelerate the delivery of critical capabilities to the U.S. military.
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SFOF honors Shad White for uncovering waste
The SFOF praised White’s work as a vital example of how independent auditing ensures every dollar serves its intended purpose.
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McRae: Largest Unclaimed Money Match in State’s History
The latest round of winter weather downed trees, cut power, and closed schools.
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Harris: Reflecting On Your Money Relationship
Improving your decision-making can help you make the tough choices needed to stick to the budget you worked so hard to create.
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Chaney: Insurance fraud affects everyone
In 2025, the Mississippi Insurance Department (MID) Investigations Division investigated over 800 complaints. Over 400 of those were fraud-related.
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