Fitch unveils campaign finance reform package
The package closes gaps in the law that permit out-of-state special interests to spend unlimited amounts of money to influence Mississippi elections in anonymity and with impunity.
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Called to challenge Goliath
Eubanks has let it be known he will be challenging Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Mississippi) when Wicker’s seat comes up for election next year.
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Reeves vetoes and line-item vetoes multiple pieces of legislation
“For the sake of full transparency, I wanted to share with the public these vetoes and the reasoning behind why I felt each was necessary.” – Gov. Tate Reeves
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Olive Branch to buy fire pumper truck, aldermen hear legislative update
Recap of action taken during the Olive Branch Board of Aldermen meeting on Tuesday, April 4.
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Parker touts legislative successes for county as session ends
Two words lawmakers may likely look forward to hearing, “sine die,” were heard in the chambers of the Mississippi state legislature around 2 a.m. Saturday morning, when the 2023 session came to an end.
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Lawmakers pass bill to clean inactive voter rolls
The bill would require county registrars offices to survey their voter rolls every presidential election cycle.
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Hosemann: 2023 will not be a typical election year in the Lt. Governor’s Office
Lt. Governor Hosemann sets forth priorities for legislative session.
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Largest Economic Development project in state history finalized
Steel Dynamics is creating 1,000 high-quality, blue-collar jobs that pay more than double the current average salary of Mississippi. – Gov. Tate Reeves
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Lipscomb named to Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund board
Lipscomb part of newly-created board to oversee outdoor stewardship and conservation.
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MFlex Economic Development plan passes Legislature
Businesses qualifying for MFlex must report publicly the amount of investment, jobs created, average wage of employees, benefits provided, and other information.
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