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News  |  Sarah Ulmer  • 
May 14, 2018

U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reverses District 79 election contest against House of Representatives

Recently, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit reversed the Bo Eaton election contest against the House of Representatives. They have ordered the District Judge Carlton to dismiss the case for lack of jurisdiction. The court officially ruled that the case (Keyes v. Gunn) did not prove whether or not the House acted…
News  |  Sarah Ulmer  • 
May 14, 2018

High Court strikes down sports betting ban, meaning Mississippians could soon participate

It’s been around since the 90’s, a ban on sports betting. However, on Monday the U.S. Supreme Court nixed the ban, which means Mississippians could soon participate in sports betting as a legal activity. Clay Chandler, Director of Communications for Governor Bryant said the Gov. Bryant recognizes the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision as the law…