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News  |  Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press  • 
April 30, 2026

U.S. Senate bans its own members and staff from betting in prediction markets

A resolution passed by voice vote Thursday bans senators and their staff from making bets on upcoming events. It's a change to the Senate’s rules, so it will go into effect immediately.
News  |  Frank Corder  • 
April 30, 2026

With Kirby not seeking re-election, Yancey announces run for Senate District 30

State Senator Dean Kirby has served in the Mississippi Senate since 1992. He will not seek a 10th term next year. State Rep. Lee Yancey, a former state senator, will run to succeed Kirby instead of seeking a statewide office.