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Jeremy Pittari
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August 28, 2024
CCID court to start hearing cases in October
The AG's office has designated two prosecutors for the new Jackson court. Chief Justice Randolph's judicial appointee has yet to be named.
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Jeremy Pittari
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July 29, 2024
Officials say CCID, Capitol Police expansion helping reduce crime in Mississippi’s capital city
Meetings with the public indicate the Jackson community sees the extra manpower and police presence as beneficial.
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Frank Corder
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February 1, 2024
Eliminating income tax top priority for Governor Reeves in FY 25 budget recommendations
Governor Reeves is also asking lawmakers to expand ESAs, pass a Parents' and Women's Bill of Rights, and fund site development efforts across Mississippi, among other budget priorities.
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 5, 2024
Fifth Circuit makes way for CCID court in Jackson
The three-judge panel ruled that nothing has been taken away from Jackson's local governing authority with the creation of the temporary court.
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Sarah Ulmer
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December 28, 2023
Judge Wingate dismisses restraining order against creation of new Capitol court
Federal Judge Henry Wingate has dismissed several motions related to the implementation of a court in the Capitol Complex Improvement District in Jackson created through HB 1020.
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Sarah Ulmer
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December 20, 2023
HB 1020 back in federal court over looming creation of new court district in Mississippi’s capital city
Judge Henry Wingate plans to rule on the matter before the end of the year as the new CCID court is set to be established on January 1st.
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Magnolia Tribune
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November 6, 2023
On the Issues: Where do the candidates stand?
During the race for governor, incumbent Republican Tate Reeves, who has twelve years in policy making roles, has focused on past accomplishments. Democratic challenger Brandon Presley, who has not previously served in a policy making role, has proposed a handful of prospective reforms.
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Jeremy Pittari
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October 13, 2023
House Committee considers disparity in providing for public defense in Mississippi’s criminal justice system
Low pay and a lack of oversight are some of the issues that need attention when lawmakers look to improve the public defense system in the Magnolia State, witnesses tell legislators.
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Frank Corder
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September 21, 2023
Mississippi Supreme Court partially affirms, partially rejects lower court ruling in HB 1020 case
While the Court found it to be constitutional for the Chief Justice to appoint temporary judges in Jackson's CCID, justices said it was unconstitutional to appoint temporary judges to the Hinds County Circuit Court.
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Sarah Ulmer
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September 15, 2023
Appointment of judges through HB 1020 will move forward
On Wednesday, Judge Wingate dismissed Chief Justice Mike Randolph from a lawsuit filed against the new law. He also ordered Randolph to follow through with HB 1020’s provision to appoint the judges.
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Sarah Ulmer
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July 13, 2023
U.S. Dept. of Justice intervenes in NAACP’s lawsuit challenging HB 1020
The Biden Justice Department alleges that the appointment of temporary judges and prosecutors could negatively impact black residents in Hinds County.
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Frank Corder
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July 6, 2023
Mississippi Supreme Court hears appeal challenging HB 1020
The appellants argue that the Legislature went too far in enacting the law that provides temporary judges in Jackson aimed at reducing backlogs. The State contends that such policymaking should be left to lawmakers.
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