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Sarah Ulmer
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June 28, 2023
New laws to take effect in Mississippi on July 1st
Extending Medicaid postpartum coverage, allowing concealed carry at schools, providing a tax credit for adoptions, banning ballot harvesting, and more are all new laws set to take effect in Mississippi.
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Russ Latino
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June 12, 2023
National Democrats Line Up to Support Presley’s Bid for Governor
National Democrats with policy positions unaligned with Mississippi values are lining up to support Brandon Presley. Does Presley share the radical beliefs of Gavin Newsom, Stacey Abram, Phil Murphy, and John Bel Edwards, or is he "his own man"? He could put the question to bed by talking policy.
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 9, 2023
With one month remaining, Mississippi state revenues exceed fiscal year estimate by over $650 million
Total revenue collection for May 2023 were $15.7 million, or 2.65% above the estimate for the month.
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Frank Corder
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June 5, 2023
Federal judge: “Jackson has a crime cancer”
U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate outlined the crime problem in Jackson in his order on Thursday, telling the "story of a City coming apart and in search of enduring glue to hold it together."
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 5, 2023
Mississippi Chief Justice removed from NAACP’s lawsuit against HB 1020
Chief Justice Mike Randolph was originally included in the lawsuit over authority granted to him to appoint four temporary judges in Hinds County, a task the plaintiffs say violate Jacksonians' rights.
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Sarah Ulmer
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May 26, 2023
Mississippi Supreme Court will expedite hearing on HB 1020 appeal
Plaintiffs appealed a Hinds County Chancery Judge's order to dismiss the lawsuit and requested an Emergency Motion for Expedited Consideration.
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Sarah Ulmer
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May 15, 2023
Hinds Chancery judge will not block HB 1020
While a Hinds County judge has decided not to block the controversial bill, a federal order that blocks the law from being implemented remains in effect pending hearing. On Monday, Judge Dewayne Thomas issued his order regarding a lawsuit filed against HB 1020. The suit, filed on behalf of three Jackson residents, challenged the provisions…
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Sarah Ulmer
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May 11, 2023
Judge dismisses complaints against Chief Justice and Circuit clerk in 1020 lawsuits
The Chancery Judge dismissed both Chief Justice Randolph and Clerk Wallace from being named as defendants in the case. On Wednesday, Judge Dewayne Thomas heard arguments in the Hinds County Chancery court regarding the dispute over HB 1020. Judge Thomas, who has served in the chancery court since 2006, issued a restraining order on the…
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Sarah Ulmer
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May 4, 2023
Hinds County judge puts temporary hold on implementation of HB 1020
Two lawsuits were filed to challenge the new law, one by the NAACP and the other by the ACLU on behalf of three Jackson residents.
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Sarah Ulmer
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April 25, 2023
Two lawsuits filed to stop new law aimed at fighting crime in Jackson
Both lawsuits say the legislation - HB 1020 - disenfranchises black Jacksonians and infringes on their rights as citizens.
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Sarah Ulmer
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April 25, 2023
Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus selects new leadership
State Rep. Chris Bell (D) will serve as the new MLBC Chair as Sen. Angela Turner-Ford (D) chose not to seek the post for another term.
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Sarah Ulmer
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April 21, 2023
Governor Reeves signs controversial HB 1020, saying, “We’re one step closer to a better Jackson”
The new law expands the CCID and the Capitol Police’s jurisdiction while providing for a new inferior court and additional resources for the Hinds County court system.
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