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‘We’re 50th by a mile.’ Experts tell lawmakers where Mississippi stands with health of mothers, children
The Study Group on Women, Children and Families will continue hearings on Wednesday, then on Oct. 25 and 26.
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Lawmakers spent public money on private schools. Does it violate the Mississippi Constitution?
Mississippi is among the 37 states that have constitutional provisions banning expenditure of public funds for private, religious schools.
Black voter strength diluted in Mississippi Supreme Court districts, federal lawsuit claims
Multiple groups have filed a federal lawsuit claiming Mississippi’s three Supreme Court districts dilute Black voter strength.
Gunn hopes favorable ruling on GOP closed-door meetings provides second Ethics Commission win
The case might be the most high-profile issue considered by the Ethics Commission since 2013 — another case involving Speaker Philip Gunn.
Gov. Tate Reeves vetoes bill easing Jim Crow-era voting restrictions
Gov. Tate Reeves vetoed a bill that would clarify a provision of the 1890 Constitution designed to keep Black Mississippians from voting.
Grocery tax cut considered, but never acted upon by state’s political leadership
Mississippi political leaders won’t cut the 7% tax on groceries, the highest statewide tax of its kind in the nation in its poorest state.
‘We’re teachers too’: Community college faculty feel shortchanged by legislative raises
Community college officials are worried the historic K-12 teacher pay raise will lure faculty to leave for higher pay.
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