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House Republicans elect Jason White as new speaker, Manly Barton as speaker pro tempore
Republican House members chose Jason White as the chamber’s next speaker, one of the most powerful political roles in Mississippi.
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Second lawsuit, this time in state court, questions constitutionality of House Bill 1020
A second lawsuit has been filed challenging the legality of controversial House Bill 1020, which creates a separate, state-controlled police and judicial district in majority-Black Jackson.
NAACP files lawsuit arguing House Bill 1020 violates US Constitution
The ink was barely dry on Gov. Tate Reeves’ signature of legislation designed to create a separate judicial and law enforcement district within the city of Jackson before the NAACP filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the new laws.
Legislators leave money on table, opting to leave needs unmet
Legislators could have done a lot they did not do. But by the budget they passed, they send the message nothing else needs to be done.
Gov. Reeves signs racially divisive HB 1020; Legal challenge could loom
The state is expected to have 150 state law enforcement officers patrolling in Jackson.
Legislature restores no voting rights during 2023 session
Mississippi is the only state in the nation that requires people convicted of certain felonies to petition the Legislature to restore their voting rights.
Bill to revamp financial aid dies in 2023 session
Had it passed, House Bill 771 would have ushered in wide-ranging changes to two key state programs that help Mississippians pay for college.
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