Conservatives view recent results as a call to action
Blackwell called on voters to stay engaged and stand strong heading into the general election.
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Monday deadline for special election qualifying
The candidates who advance past the primary will be on the Nov. 4 general election ballot.
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Democrats file for state Senate races
June 9 is the deadline for candidates to qualify for special primary election to be held on Aug. 5.
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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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