Blackwell believes state budget close to settlement
Differences between Republican leaders in the House and Senate were blamed by some for the lack of a budget bill when the regular session ended April 3.
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Blackwell: Senate Passes Key Legislation, Including a Ban on DEI
Weekly update on legislation from Southaven state senator.
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Blackwell: Legislative Week 4 Update: State of the State, Honors, and Student Performances
Some bills will not make it past the calendar, while others will be brought up for debate on the floor.
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Blackwell: Legislative Week 3 Update: Progress, Priorities, and Key Deadlines
Last Monday, Jan. 20 marked the deadline for introducing general bills and constitutional amendments.
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Blackwell: Legislative Week 2 Update: On track and moving forward
Update on Senate activities in Jackson by Sen. Kevin Blackwell.
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Blackwell: Legislative Week One: Committees, Bills & What’s Next
The make-up of the Mississippi Senate remains at 52 members in total—36 of whom are Republicans.
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AEM Manufacturing Express makes stop to highlight manufacturing
Thursday’s event featured remarks from company leaders, and state Sen. Kevin Blackwell (R-Southaven),
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Local legislators ranking in BIPEC report card
The annual report card reflected BIPEC’s approval or disapproval of lawmakers’ votes on business-related measures in the Mississippi state legislature and grades legislators on their votes.
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Parker, Blackwell to be part of Senate Study Groups
Hosemann announces study groups on issues.
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State Senate Weekly Summary
Activity in the final week of the Mississippi State Senate’s 2024 legislative session.
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