First Lady has used commencement addresses to urge students to undertake social action
Gunn, Reeves tout religious freedom bill, tax cuts
House Speaker, Lieutenant Governor highlight bills passed through help of Republican supermajorities in both chambers
Legislative session recap: Key new laws, bills that passed or died
A look at what happened to key bills introduced in the Legislature this session
Reeves: To fix Jackson infrastructure, solve crime first
Lieutenant governor backs abortive bid to create a new court position to handle crime in the capital city
Students confront sexual harassment beyond Derby Days
Ole Miss students at the center of the Derby Days controversy form a group to address gender inequality on campus
JSU campus excited over Michelle Obama’s visit
Commencement address by First Lady prompted changes to graduation plans, limited some access
$41 million from BP included in Coast projects
Money which hasn’t arrived yet is used to meet state budget needs
Almost done – Senate adjourns; House has one more day
Procedural motion brings the House back for a session on Thursday
Capitol Complex bill dies as Senate adjourns
Extra sales tax to fund infrastructure changes was removed, leaving questions about future funding
Airport regionalization board clears Legislature
Bill puts control of the Jackson airport in hands of a board dominated by appointees of the governor and lieutenant governor
Bryant to cut budget for second time this year, pull from rainy day fund
Governor is unsure whether he will sign tax cuts legislation passed Monday
Budget details remain unclear
Legislature could adjourn for the year before specifics on budget cuts emerge
Ole Miss investigates accusations of sexual misconduct at Derby Days
Allegations of sexual misconduct at a Sigma Chi charity event went viral after a student’s Facebook post.
Mississippians react to tax cut
The Mississippi Legislature on Monday passed the “Taxpayer Pay Raise Act of 2016,” sending the legislation to Gov. Phil Bryant for his signature or veto. The bill would phase out income tax on the first $5,000 of taxable income. Mississippi Today found these reactions to the tax cut.
Campaign finance reform goes down in the House
For now, lawmakers can continue taking advantage of the state’s murky campaign finance laws.