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Opinion  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
August 5, 2021

Opportune Time for PERS and the Legislature To Strike a Grand Bargain

Submitted by Bigger Pie Forum Long-term consequences of doing nothing spell disaster for future retirees, taxpayers. Mississippi’s defined benefit pension system had a banner year for its investments in fiscal 2021 and the financial breathing room could be a springboard for real reform that ensures its long-term viability. The goal of any reform is to…
Opinion  |  Frank Corder  • 
August 3, 2021

Can Mississippi school districts legally mandate mask wearing unilaterally?

The answer isn’t as simple as you might think. According to the Mississippi Department of Health, COVID-19 cases are rising across the state, in large measure due to the Delta variant and low vaccination rates. This has led MSDH and the CDC to recommend mask wearing in schools while in-doors for both the unvaccinated and…