Hyde-Smith co-sponsors permanent Daylight Savings Time bill
U.S. Sen .Cindy Hyde-Smith is again pushing to make the “spring forward” of Daylight Savings Time a permanent thing.
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Mississippi Opal designated official state gemstone
Gov.Tate Reeves has signed Senate Bill 2138, which designates the Mississippi Opal as the official state gemstone.
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McRae: Unclaimed Savings Bond Act will unleash billions for Americans
Last year the Unclaimed Savings Bond Act became law as part of the annual federal funding bill. This will help Americans claim over $29 billion in matured, unredeemed savings bonds currently held by the U.S. Treasury, including an estimated $215 million belonging to Mississippians. Matured bonds are those that are no longer earning interest.
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Senate Weekly Report
In the ninth week of the Mississippi Legislative Session, the Senate debated bills on the floor, met in committees and met the Feb. 28, 2023, deadline for committees to report general bills and constitutional amendments originating in the House.
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Match 5 jackpot hit
This is the first Mississippi Match 5 jackpot hit since the record-setting jackpot worth $906,168 was hit on Feb. 7, 2023.
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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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Eubanks honored for support of Convention of States
State Rep. Dan Eubanks (R-Walls) Monday was honored at the State Capitol for his support of the Convention of States.
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McRae: Stop the ideological embezzling of retirement accounts
If you’ve read my column before, you’ve likely heard me talk about the importance of maxing out any match your employer offers when it comes to your 401(k).
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Senate Weekly Report
In the eighth week of the Legislative Session, the Senate debated bills on the floor, met in committees and met three deadlines.
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Lottery announces final date for 10 scratch-off games
Final date to buy or sell lottery scratch off tickets announced.
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