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Culture  |  Sarah Ulmer  • 
June 16, 2022

Parents for Public Schools, with help from ACLU, sues MS over private schools grant program

The Legislature passed the $10 million program in the 2022 session. It takes effect July 1st.  A law passed by the Mississippi Legislature in 2022 regarding grant funding for independent schools is being challenged in court after a lawsuit was filed saying it violates the state’s constitution. The Legislation would allow up to $100,000 in…
Culture  |  Sarah Ulmer  • 
June 15, 2022

Energy producers encourage conservation habits as usage increases during heatwave

Energy usage at all time highs for June while PSC attempts to keep costs reasonable. As energy prices skyrocket due to increased consumption and the cost of production, Commissioner for the Northern District of Mississippi, Brandon Presley, said the Public Service Commission (PSC) is taking steps to mitigate the impact on residents’ wallets. Mississippi’s energy…