Clarion Ledger clip of Sen. Chris McDaniel’s announcement speech

Advocates supporting the Safe Solicitation Act in 2025 cited the need for local law enforcement to have more ability to crack down on panhandling while those opposed to the measure claimed it adversely impacted the homeless population seeking assistance.

"In terms of my heartburn level for emergency preparedness at the state level, I don't have very much," Dr. Daniel Edney said. "It's just one of the things that we've always done really well in Mississippi."