House of Representatives weekly summary
The House is expected to maintain this high-velocity schedule to ensure general bills are reconsidered and passed by the February 13 cutoff.
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Raid Nets $1 Million in Narcotics; Two Arrests in Hinds and Rankin Counties
The operation, conducted Feb. 5, involved the execution of search warrants at two residences in Jackson and one in Brandon.
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Second storm-related death reported in DeSoto County
To date, 41 counties have filed 878 formal requests for emergency commodities.
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Mississippi Players Win Big in Powerball
The main Powerball jackpot now rolls to an estimated $102 million for Saturday, Feb. 7.
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Lamar named to “Spirit of Northwest” Award
Lamar’s ties to the college span over five decades.
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House passes teacher pay raise bill, Senate committee kills school voucher plan
The unanimous House vote stood in stark contrast to the fate of House Bill 2, the “Mississippi Education Freedom Act.”
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Wicker opposes proposed ICE facility in Byhalia
Wicker argued that converting the facility into an ICE center would “foreclose on economic opportunities” and paralyze local infrastructure.
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State officials warn of post-storm scammers
The storm, which left a trail of damage across the state, has created a fertile environment for “storm chasers” and unlicensed contractors.
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Governor Requests Federal Disaster Declaration After Historic Winter Storm
If approved, the declaration would unlock federal assistance for individuals, workers, and local governments affected by the historic ice and winter weather event.
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Siemens Energy to build $300 million manufacturing facility, add 300 jobs
Siemens Energy expects the new facility to significantly increase its production capacity.
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