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News  |  Sarah Ulmer  • 
February 14, 2019

Companies who don’t support Israel could be on ‘the list’ #billoftheday

This bill has recieved praise from Governor Bryant himself. Entitled the Israel Support Act of 2019 would require the Department of Finance and Administration to compile a list of companies that boycott Israel. HB 761, authored by Rep. Donnie Bell, would also prohibit the Public Employees Retirement System and State Treasurer from investing in those…
News  |  Courtney Ingle  • 
February 13, 2019

Teacher pay raise bill passes the Senate

The state Senate today passed a pay hike for teachers, teacher assistants, librarians, and counselors. More than 35,000 educators would see another $1,000 if the bill becomes law. The average teacher salary in Mississippi is $44,925, according to the Mississippi Department of Education. “Over the past eight years, we have targeted the investment of tax…