Watson: Mississippi is thriving, and we need help telling our story
Mississippi students are not fully aware of the myriad of opportunities right here at home.
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Six students part of Watson’s Student Ambassador Program
Six of the students selected come from DeSoto County schools, including Hernando and Olive Branch high schools, Northpoint Christian School, and a student from DeSoto County who attends Mississippi School for Math and Science in Columbus.
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Watson: Mississippi elections: Easy to vote, hard to cheat
Upon taking office, we went right to work to restore Mississippi voters’ confidence and make it harder to cheat.
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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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Watson: Safeguarding Mississippi elections
I’m asking for your support of House Bill 1310 (HB 1310) which would further preserve the integrity of Mississippi elections.
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Mississippi joins Securities Settlement with Nexo Capital Inc.
“We encourage innovative business practices and capital markets but will always ensure the law is followed.” – Michael Watson
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Watson: Sound conservation practices benefit all Mississippians
When our efforts bear fruit, the entire state and all Mississippians will benefit for generations to come. - Michael Watson
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Absentee ballots now available for November election
In order to vote in the November election, Mississippians must be registered to vote by Oct. 10.
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Watson issues statement on misleading mailers
Mailer about voter registration said to be misleading.
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Get Ready to Vote, Mississippi!
Column provided by Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson.
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