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News  |  Frank Corder  • 
December 27, 2021

MS02: Thompson draws Democratic opponent critical of own party

Two Republicans have also filed to run in the 2022 midterm. Gerald “Jerry” Kerner has filed to seek Mississippi’s 2nd Congressional District seat in the 2022 midterms next year. Kerner, a former candidate for Mayor in Clinton, is a Democrat who will be challenging incumbent Congressman Bennie Thompson. According to his campaign website, Kerner says…
News  |  Anne Summerhays  • 
December 27, 2021

Lawmakers gavel in for the 2022 session next week. Here’s a look at what to expect.

As session approaches, legislative leaders and lawmakers weigh in on top issues. The 2022 legislative session in Mississippi will gavel in the first week of January. A number of key issues will appear before lawmakers such as the possible elimination of Mississippi’s income tax, medical marijuana, the initiative process, Congressional and legislative redistricting, distributing American…