Auditor’s office report on cost of illegal immigration to taxpayers
Analysts from the Office of the State Auditor estimate that there are at least 22,000 illegal immigrants currently living in Mississippi.
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McRae: Finding the Right Career
We expanded our 529 education savings programs to help families pursue non-traditional education paths, such as apprenticeships, certifications, and community college programs.
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Education leader named Director of UM DeSoto and Grenada campuses
Holifield-Scott plans to use her experience and familiarity with both communities to help meet the area’s higher education needs.
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Hosemann to focus on lowering chronic absenteeism
Several bills were introduced in the 2024 Legislative Session but they ultimately did not pass.
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New K-12 education funding formula passes legislature
Both houses pass the legislation and send bill to the governor.
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Celebrating Community College Month
NWCC aims to enhance awareness of the significant benefits that community colleges offer.
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Gray: Mississippi’s education bragging rights fall short without full funding
There is no strong labor presence without strong education and strong educators.
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Hickman: New Year, New Legislative Priorities
I am extremely hopeful that my colleagues and I will use the 2024 legislative session to put Mississippi on an upward trajectory.
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Jason White named Speaker of the House
White shared his policy initiatives for the upcoming Legislative term, specifically addressing education, healthcare, and the State’s retirement program.
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Mississippi student achievement reaches historic all-time high
Students have now achieved record results in mathematics, English Language Arts, science, and U.S. History.
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