Home > News > Capitol Notes 012906 Capitol Notes 012906 By: Magnolia Tribune - January 29, 2006 Capitol Notes Clarion Ledger 1/29/6 Share About the Author(s) Magnolia Tribune This article was produced by Magnolia Tribune staff. More Like This News | Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press • April 30, 2026 U.S. Senate bans its own members and staff from betting in prediction markets A resolution passed by voice vote Thursday bans senators and their staff from making bets on upcoming events. It's a change to the Senate’s rules, so it will go into effect immediately. More From This Author News | Magnolia Tribune • April 30, 2026 Magnolia Mornings: April 30, 2026 News | Magnolia Tribune • April 29, 2026 Magnolia Mornings: April 29, 2026 News | Magnolia Tribune • April 28, 2026 Magnolia Mornings: April 28, 2026 Previous Story News | Magnolia Tribune • January 29, 2006 HAMPTON – Things are smoking at the Capitol over issues on tobacco Next Story News | Magnolia Tribune • January 29, 2006 Chuck Espy files to challenge Thompson in Miss. 2nd District Elections | Frank Corder • April 30, 2026 With Kirby not seeking re-election, Yancey announces run for Senate District 30 State Senator Dean Kirby has served in the Mississippi Senate since 1992. He will not seek a 10th term next year. State Rep. Lee Yancey, a former state senator, will run to succeed Kirby instead of seeking a statewide office. News | Jeremy Pittari • April 30, 2026 State Board of Education approves updated internal audit charter Prior to its approval, concerns were voiced over the revised wording in the current management hierarchy with the State Superintendent and Board of Education.