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Sarah Ulmer
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April 4, 2023
Hosemann looks back on Senate successes in 2023 legislative session
Funding for hospitals, education, infrastructure top Mississippi Lt. Governor's list of highlights in his final session of his first term.
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Anne Summerhays
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April 3, 2023
Mississippi House Speaker recaps his final legislative session, looks back on his time in the Legislature
Philip Gunn, who’s served as Speaker for 12 years, will not be running for re-election in the 2023 state elections.
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Sarah Ulmer
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April 3, 2023
Mississippi state budget to exceed $7.6 billion for new fiscal year
Hospital grants, increased education funding, and disaster relief are all part of the FY2024 state budget.
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Sarah Ulmer
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March 31, 2023
Legislature approves new court system within CCID and additional judges for Hinds County
The conference report allows the creation of one inferior court with an expiration date, codifies four special temporary judges for Hinds County, and expands Capitol Police jurisdiction by June 2024.
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Sarah Ulmer
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March 21, 2023
Conference weekend looms with a variety of issues up for debate
During conference weekend lawmakers will not only be tasked with setting the state budget for FY2024 but will address legislation pertaining to education, early learning, and the city of Jackson.
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Sarah Ulmer
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March 1, 2023
Mississippi House, Senate take first swing at opposite chamber’s bills
On Tuesday, the Legislature faced its first deadline handling the opposite chamber's bills. See what survived.
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 23, 2023
Senate amends CCID bill; provides for additional temporary judges in Hinds County court system
The Senate take on HB 1020 completely removes CCID language and adds special judges to existing Hinds County Court system. Update March 7: Senate passes strike all, with three additional amendments. After making major changes to the original version of HB 1020 in the form of a strike all in committee, the Senate has moved…
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Anne Summerhays
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February 20, 2023
Governor Reeves on key legislative actions: Postpartum Medicaid expansion and HB 1020
Governor Reeves comments on legislative actions including proposed Capitol Complex Enforcement District court system. Last week, Governor Tate Reeves announced a massive infrastructure proposal and site development investments which aim to drive further economic development and growth in Mississippi. The proposed infrastructure investments represent approximately $1.3 billion in transportation capacity project funding. The plan also includes…
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Trey Lamar
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February 19, 2023
Mississippi House is trying to help, not hurt, Jackson
HB 1020 sponsor Trey Lamar explains that the MS House's aim is to help protect the public with new resources.
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Zakiya Summers
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February 19, 2023
House Bill 1020: Mississippi Burning 2023
State Rep. Zakiya Summers asks, “Why is it okay for the state to have an adverse relationship with its Capital City?” Jackson has suddenly received a lot of so-called concern after many years of disinvestment and denial from the state of Mississippi. The concern now is under the guise of public safety because this is…
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Russ Latino
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February 10, 2023
The Friday ‘Sip: Week of Feb. 6th
Updates from across Mississippi and beyond for the week of February 6th. The State of Mississippi News It is a legitimate and essential function of media to report on the decisions of lawmakers and to hold them accountable. But there is a subtle distinction between accountability and advocacy, and between accountability and opposition. When media…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 8, 2023
Push to establish new court system in Mississippi Capitol district sparks hours-long debate
Claims of disenfranchisement and racism filled the House chamber before the measure passed along party lines. The Capitol Complex Improvement District (CCID) is one step closer to seeing the establishment of its own inferior courts in Mississippi’s capital city. The bill establishing the district sparked major debate among House members in the metro area. Claims…
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