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Mississippi will have at least three special elections this year to fill legislative seats
The deaths of two state House members, and the election of a senator to the state’s high court are prompting special legislative elections.
Speaker White, Lt. Gov. Hosemann unveil tax cuts, other proposals as 2025 legislative session starts
Leaders say education savings accounts, sports betting, changes to public employee retirement system are also on the table this year.
Calhoun County lawmaker Andy Stepp dies at 66
Fellow lawmaker says Stepp was a fixture in the community, ‘went above and beyond’ to help others.
Senate panel weighs how much — or whether — to cut state taxes
Mississippi Senate and House leaders are weighing tax cuts, including cutting the tax on groceries and phasing out the income tax.
Former Arkansas Gov. Hutchinson gives Mississippi lawmakers tips on streamlining government
Hutchinson said he was able to reduce his state’s government workforce by 5,000 employees and to consolidate various boards and commissions.
State-funded project to improve Jackson cul-de-sac near lawmaker’s home moves forward
An appointed board is supposed to determine what projects are needed in the special district within Jackson, but lawmakers also earmarked some specific projects.
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