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Culture  |  Sarah Ulmer  • 
January 26, 2021

Minority Leader Sen. Simmons gives response to State of the State address

Senator Derrick Simmons offered the Democratic response to Governor Tate Reeves’ State of the State address. This is a customary action made by the opposite party of the Governor’s affiliation. (Jump to 29:00 to watch Sen. Simmons comments) Good afternoon.  My name is Derrick T. Simmons. It is my great honor to represent the Mississippi…
Culture  |  Sarah Ulmer  • 
January 26, 2021

Bill of the Day: Give released inmates a temporary license for 6 months

In this Bill of the Day authored by Senator Sparks, entitled the “Empowering Reentry through Licensing Act,” SB 2561 it would give a six-month provisional license to eligible individuals who have served time. The licenses would be issued through the Department of Public Safety with the intention of helping those who have been recently released…