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Jeremy Pittari
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February 6, 2026
House passes two medical cannabis-related bills onto Senate
One measure would extend the validity of medical cannabis cards while another would create the "Right to Try Medical Cannabis Act."
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Ali Swenson, Associated Press
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February 6, 2026
Trump administration launches TrumpRx website for discounted drugs
The website is set up as a facilitator, pointing Americans to drugmakers’ direct-to-consumer websites, where they can make purchases. It also provides coupons to use at pharmacies.
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Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
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February 5, 2026
U.S. job openings fall to 6.5 million, fewest since 2020, as labor market remains sluggish
The number of people quitting their jobs — which shows confidence in their prospects — was basically unchanged at 3.2 million.
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Frank Corder
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February 4, 2026
Governor Reeves rips Hosemann, DeBar as being Democrat-aligned, opposed to conservatives
"I’ve never been more disappointed in elected officials than I am this morning," Reeves said of the Lt. Governor and Senate Education Chairman. He added that the Senate Education Committee is "where Conservative priorities go to Die. And where the Democrat philosophy still dominates."
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Jeremy Pittari
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February 3, 2026
Mississippi Democrats celebrate Republican senators’ decision to kill Trump-backed school choice plan
“Instead of engaging in meaningful work to build on Mississippi’s education gains, the Senate has chosen the route to shut down any productive pathway to put students before systems,” Speaker White said.
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Jeremy Pittari
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February 3, 2026
Senate Education Committee sends student felony arrest bill to floor
Supporters of the measure say the bill is needed to ensure school staff are aware of violent offenses as they attempt to keep campuses safe.
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Jeremy Pittari
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February 2, 2026
Bills focused on student mental health head to House floor
The measures would provide 24/7 mental telehealth access, ensure educators are able to identify potential threats, and educate children on how to avoid online predators.
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Jeremy Pittari
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January 30, 2026
All elected school board bill moves forward in Mississippi House
An adopted amendment to the bill added the ability for the public to remove members through a recall vote.
Issues
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Jeremy Pittari
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January 29, 2026
Senate college committee moves bills forward focused on financial literacy, scholarship programs
One state funded scholarship program focuses on traditional students, while the second is geared toward older, returning students.
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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January 28, 2026
Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged even as Trump continues to insist they be lowered
With the economy growing at a healthy pace and no signs of deterioration in hiring, Fed officials likely see little reason to rush any further rate cuts.
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Jeremy Pittari
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January 27, 2026
House committee backs bill that may lead to more conditions added to medical cannabis list
The committee also passed a bill that could expedite the release of a deceased loved one from a hospital.
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Jeremy Pittari
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January 26, 2026
Senate Education Committee sets sights on increasing math skills, financial literacy
The committee also passed measures to explore future school district consolidations, restrict the use of cellphones in schools, and have civics taught in the classroom, among other bills.
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Mike Stobbe, Associated Press
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February 6, 2026
U.S. births dropped last year, suggesting the 2024 uptick was short-lived
News
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Frank Corder
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February 6, 2026
Mississippi Senators want FEMA to halt implementation of Biden-era NFIP Risk Rating system
News
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Frank Corder
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February 6, 2026
Karman Space and Defense acquires Gulfport’s Seemann Composites, Material Sciences
Business
Business
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Frank Corder
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February 3, 2026
Siemens Energy investing up to $300 million in new high-voltage switchgear facility in Mississippi
Business
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Frank Corder
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January 27, 2026
Nike announces layoffs in Mississippi, Tennessee
Business
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Frank Corder
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January 20, 2026
SouthWorth acquires Mississippi-based American Furniture Manufacturing
Culture
Culture
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Robert St. John
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February 9, 2026
28 degrees and warm all day
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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February 9, 2026
What’s the point of suffering?
Culture
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Matt Friedeman
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February 8, 2026
The definition of “Real Talent”
Opinion
Opinion
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Grace Breazeale
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February 4, 2026
The Weight They Carry: Life as a teacher in Mississippi
Opinion
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Corey DeAngelis
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February 4, 2026
Mississippi Senate betrays families
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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February 4, 2026
Talented Guy Hovis orchestrated a memorable Neshoba County Fair day in 2000
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