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Frank Corder
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January 7, 2026
Barbour, Bryant, Duff headline broad coalition of business leaders in support of universal school choice
The business leaders reminded lawmakers that Mississippi now finds itself surrounded by states that have embraced robust school choice programs.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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January 6, 2026
Senate Education Committee moves teacher pay raise, public-to-public transfer bills forward
Under the Senate proposals, teachers could receive a $2,000 pay increase and students would be allowed to transfer between public schools without their current district objecting.
Education
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Daniel Tyson
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January 5, 2026
Lt. Governor Hosemann outlines Senate education priorities for 2026 session
The proposed Senate education reforms are not as bold as their House counterparts.
Education
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Daniel Tyson
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January 5, 2026
Speaker White previews House education freedom reforms ahead of 2026 session
Some legislators, mainly Democrats, have expressed opposition to the proposed education reforms.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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December 23, 2025
Mississippi Dept. of Education launches AI pilot program in 15 school districts
Forty-three teachers are using AI tools in a pilot program aimed at making instruction more engaging while helping students struggling in certain subjects.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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December 22, 2025
Education freedom expected to play a major role in the 2026 midterm elections
Polling conducted earlier this year shows a majority of Americans support education freedom, open enrollment, true parent accountability measures, and direct funding models that give families greater control and flexibility to provide the best education possible for their children.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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December 19, 2025
Mississippi sees rise in K-12 teacher vacancies
Results from the Mississippi Department of Education's Teacher Recruitment and Retention Survey show teacher pay at the top on the list of factors leading to teacher turnover.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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December 16, 2025
IHL requesting $130 million bond to address aging university facilities
Mississippi Valley State University has the highest maintenance backlog totaling $108.2 million, with the University of Southern Mississippi close behind with $107.3 million.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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December 16, 2025
Mississippi wants more citizens to earn a college degree or obtain industry credentials
Expectations are that legislation will be presented during the 2026 legislative session focused supporting Mississippians in their workforce development educational journey.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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December 15, 2025
Lawmakers see financial literacy as a growing need in Mississippi’s colleges and universities
"We will be looking at some legislation that will mandate financial literacy at our colleges and universities and really at every level," State Sen. Nicole Boyd said.
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Jeremy Pittari
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December 15, 2025
Community colleges requesting $28 million for staff pay raises
The total request by the Mississippi Community College Board is anticipated to be $213.5 million this coming session which starts in January.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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December 11, 2025
How Mississippi’s colleges and universities are funded is top of mind for lawmakers
Development of a new performance-based funding model is up for discussion as lawmakers and IHL consider ways to improve degree outcomes and workforce needs.
News
News
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Jeremy Pittari
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February 26, 2026
Long-awaited Pearl River flood control project moves forward
News
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Daniel Tyson
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February 26, 2026
Lawmakers seek to ensure use of PPE by inmates when handling cleaning supplies
News
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Frank Corder
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February 26, 2026
Threatening note with bullet leads to investigation at Ingalls
Business
Business
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Frank Corder
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February 25, 2026
Carpenter Pole and Piling expanding in Wiggins
Business
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Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press
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February 23, 2026
Supreme Court agrees to hear from oil and gas companies trying to block climate change lawsuits
Business
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Frank Corder
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February 18, 2026
Firehawk Aerospace establishing manufacturing operations in Crawford
Culture
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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February 26, 2026
Mississippians choose catfish on Fridays during Lent
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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February 26, 2026
A task unfinished
Culture
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Richelle Putnam
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February 25, 2026
The Capital River Region joins Mississippi Songwriters Alliance in historic Natchez
Opinion
Opinion
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David Ibsen
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February 26, 2026
Mississippi should look to President Trump and Congress to ensure fair access to banking
Opinion
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Mike Chaney
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February 25, 2026
Insurance fraud effects everyone
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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February 25, 2026
When taxpayers incentivize jobs, the state should protect workers’ privacy in union votes
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