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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Fourth compromise proposal on healthcare reform sent to House
The newest proposal is a version of the Senate compromise delivered to the House on Friday, April 26.
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Blackwell sends compromise healthcare reform proposal for House consideration
Hosemann and Blackwell have said a work requirement is a non-negotiable element for either plan.
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State Senate honors champion Quistors with resolution
State champion Olive Branch team is recognized in the state Senate on Thursday, April 11.
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Senators receive leadership posts on committees
Senate leadership in committees announced.
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District Attorney to receive additional prosecutors
This represents the first time in 17 years that the State has funded new prosecutors for DeSoto County. On April 21, Gov. Tate Reeves signed these bills into law.
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