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News  |  Sarah Ulmer  • 
July 2, 2020

Legislature Dedicates $275M in Federal COVID-19 Funds to Rural Broadband, Distance Learning Programs

Rural broadband expansion and K-12 distance learning initiatives will receive almost a fourth of the Coronavirus Relief Fund, under a package appropriated by the Mississippi Legislature.  Mississippi received $1.25 billion in unallocated federal aid to soften the pandemic’s health and economic blow to the State. “This legislation brings connectivity to the world for our children,…
News  |  Sarah Ulmer  • 
July 2, 2020

2020 #msleg wrap up; Medical marijuana, criminal justice reform, rural broadband and DMR without a budget

The 2020 Mississippi Legislative session took an unexpected turn when the world seemingly shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic. On March 18, session was recessed subject to call by the Lt. Governor and Speaker of the House. The members would not return until the end of May to complete their work. Sine Die, or more…