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Mississippi doesn’t have to provide protective gear to working inmates. Bill aims to change that
The legislation follows an ongoing federal lawsuit alleging inmates at a Mississippi prison were exposed to dangerous chemicals, with some later contracting late-stage cancer.
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Data center company plans to invest $10 billion in Meridian
‘For far too long, Meridian has been the bride’s maid when it came to economic development. I’m proud that our political, business, and community leaders were able to work together to help welcome this incredible investment.’ — Sen. Jeff Tate
Photos: Lawmakers gavel in for 2025 Mississippi legislative session
Mississippi lawmakers on Tuesday began their three-month long regular legislative session in Jackson.
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.
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