Federal prosecutors allege that Atlanta political power player Mitzi Bickers made purchases totaling at least $5,000, to influence and reward an agent of the City of Jackson
Mississippi farmers brace for tariffs’ impact: ‘We are the ones being hit the hardest’
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Mississippi is extremely dependent on exports – and China is by far the biggest importer of soybeans in the world.
Money
Mississippi’s gamble pays off; Supreme Court strikes down sports betting ban
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Mississippi was one of five states that officially joined New Jersey’s effort to challenge a federal ban on sports betting nationwide, and the state has spent months checking off boxes to ensure sports betting could begin in within the coming days.
Environment
Mississippi Aquarium breaks ground in Gulfport
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Artist renderings offer first glimpse at what officials hope is the next big state tourism attraction
Details emerge on how Clarksdale will manage its $52 million sportsplex project
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Clarksdale put its hopes for building a new sports and recreational complex in the hands of a newly created agency — but who are they and how much power do they have?
$52 million Clarksdale recreation project inspires hope, raises questions
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Delta community asks who’s involved in the economic development project and who’s financially responsible
Tuition rises 4 percent; universities point to ‘scarce’ state funding
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Tuition fees account for 67 percent of universities’ overall budget; state appropriations make up 24 percent
Money
First Cybersecurity Summit keeps hackers and terrorists at bay
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Mississippi College shows consumers and businesses ways to protect their identities and financial data
State revenue collections solid as legislators work to finalize budget
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Revenue collections eight months into the fiscal year are up 1.7 percent
Money
Reeves pushes ‘$1 billion’ road funding plan for state, local projects
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Senators have two days to read and vote on the 300-page bill
Regulators settle ’emotionally intense’ Kemper power plant case
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Public service commissioners say a decision Tuesday ends all issues related to the Kemper facility, but is the controversy over?
To pay for roads, proposal would increase fuel tax, phase out a tax bracket
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Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves, a steadfast opponent of raising the gas tax, does want to eliminate the 4 percent income bracket
State regulators want utilities to pass tax cut savings on to customers
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The tax overhaul includes a reduction in public utilities’ tax rate. Meanwhile, the Public Service Commission also on Tuesday, approved rate increases for two utilities.
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Rural high-speed internet: White House, state lawmakers push to expand access
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One official calls Mississippi’s need for broadband access throughout the state an “infrastructure crisis”.
Clarksdale grocery store closing: What does it mean for Delta community?
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Residents voice concerns over the closing of Kroger but town still has grocery store options.
On brink of public safety crisis, legislative group urges more crime lab cuts
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The cuts are part of the legislative budget committee recommendations for fiscal year 2019 announced Monday. Officials warn of staff shortages.