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Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press
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March 17, 2026
What’s in the voting bill that Republicans are pushing to the Senate floor
The Senate will take up the bill this week. It would require voters to provide proof of citizenship when they register and to present approved identification when they go to the polls, among other new rules.
Elections
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Frank Corder
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March 13, 2026
Eller declares victory in Mississippi’s 2nd Congressional District GOP Primary
The latest reporting shows Eller up 50.9% with a margin of 440 votes. His campaign said Friday that it is now "mathematically impossible" for remaining uncounted absentee ballots to change the outcome.
Elections
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Frank Corder
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March 10, 2026
Incumbents win big in Mississippi Midterm Primary Elections
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R), Congressman Bennie Thompson (D) and Congressman Mike Ezell (R) easily defeat their primary challengers. See who will be on the November General Election ballot.
Elections
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Frank Corder
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March 10, 2026
SHIELD Act aims to verify citizenship of Mississippi voters
Democrats in both the Mississippi House and Senate have opposed the measure, calling it a bad bill that could create more trouble for voters than it solves.
Elections
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Frank Corder
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March 9, 2026
Mississippi’s midterm Primary Elections are here. What to expect Tuesday
Republicans and Democrats head to the polls Tuesday to choose their party's nominee ahead of the November General Election. See who is on the ballot for the midterm Primary Elections.
Elections
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Frank Corder
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February 27, 2026
Absentee voting winding down ahead of March 10 Mississippi Midterm Primary Election
Voters with a qualified excuse can cast an absentee ballot the next two Saturdays at their Circuit Clerk's Office.
Elections
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Frank Corder
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February 20, 2026
Lawmakers want to end the need for envelopes when voting absentee
How they get there is up for debate, as competing bills have been offered in the House and Senate. The Senate bill took two attempts before passing on the floor.
Elections
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Frank Corder
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February 17, 2026
Thompson endorses Colom ahead of March Democratic Primary
Colom, a District Attorney, is one of three Democrats running to be their party's nominee.
Elections
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Frank Corder
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February 12, 2026
Trojan Horse: Effort to restore the ballot initiative process in Mississippi dies in the Senate
After spirited debate in the chamber, a voice vote on a motion to table killed State Senator Jeremy England's proposal to restore Mississippi's ballot initiative process.
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Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press
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February 11, 2026
House GOP pushes strict proof-of-citizenship requirement for voters ahead of midterm elections
Called the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility, or SAVE America Act, the legislation requires Americans to present proof of citizenship when they register to vote and to show a valid photo identification before they cast ballots.
Elections
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Frank Corder
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February 11, 2026
Republicans carry deep bench into 2027 Mississippi state elections as Democrats struggle to keep pace
See who is well-positioned to make a run for a statewide office in Mississippi next year should they choose to throw their hat in the ring.
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Frank Corder
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February 5, 2026
Restoration of ballot initiative process back before Mississippi lawmakers
Mississippi has been without a ballot initiative process since the 2021 state Supreme Court decision on Medical Marijuana Initiative 65 invalidated the process outlined in the state constitution.
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Daniel Tyson
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March 18, 2026
Lumumba, Owens seek dismissal of bribery charges while Banks seeks separate trial
News
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Jeremy Pittari
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March 18, 2026
Senate moves Children’s Promise Act forward
News
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Russ Latino
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March 18, 2026
Stokes’ First Amendment lawsuit against Ole Miss Chancellor dismissed by federal judge
Business
Business
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Frank Corder
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March 17, 2026
Mississippi Ag Commissioner pushes back on California’s corporate climate reporting mandate
Business
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Frank Corder
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March 17, 2026
Salad Days Hydroponic Farm cuts ribbon on new Flora greenhouse facility
Business
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Frank Corder
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March 12, 2026
Unions ratify largest single wage increase in Ingalls Shipbuilding history
Culture
Culture
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Marilyn Tinnin
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March 18, 2026
Mary Ann Mobley: Forever Mississippi’s hometown girl
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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March 18, 2026
True friendship
Culture
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Frank Corder
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March 17, 2026
Senate Finance Committee kills House NIL income tax exemption bill
Opinion
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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March 18, 2026
Hyde-Smith withstood a nearly “coordinated” attack in cruising to GOP primary win
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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March 18, 2026
White House asking Mississippi Legislature to squash bill that would raise drug costs
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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March 17, 2026
Meet Nancy, the progressive power broker holding Delbert Hosemann’s leash on education
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