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Legislature overrides governor's veto on education bill

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On Mon, 08/10/2020 - 10:29 PM

The Mississippi Legislature overturned its first veto in 18 years in a day-long session Monday, but funded one of Gov. Tate Reeves’ education priorities in the process.

Report: Mississippi's economic outlook puts state in the top 20 nationally

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On Wed, 08/12/2020 - 11:01 AM

According to a report by the Virginia-based American Legislative Exchang

Pure privatization of state's liquor warehouse could require a tax hike to remain revenue neutral

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On Thu, 08/06/2020 - 04:19 PM

Mississippi lawmakers could have some big decisions to make next session when it comes to deciding whether to fully privatize the state’s alcohol distribution system, switch management of it to a state-c

State auditor's office releases plan on auditing $1.25 billion in federal funds

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On Wed, 08/05/2020 - 12:10 PM

The state auditor’s office has already launched a plan on how to audit the $1.25 billion in federal funds sent to Mississippi.

Mississippi pension system investments take hit from COVID-19 recession, but rebound could be coming

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On Tue, 08/04/2020 - 11:18 AM

Mississippi’s defined benefit pension system’s investments took a massive hit from recession associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a quarterly investment

Mississippi general fund tax revenues, 2004 to 2020. The figure for 2021 is an estimate. Data from the Mississippi Department of Revenue

State economist: Complete recovery from COVID-19 recession could take two years

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On Fri, 07/24/2020 - 11:07 AM

According to the state’s economist, it might take two years for the Mississippi economy to completely recover from the COVID-19 recession despite it being the shortest one on record.

Natchez Trace EPA is located in north Mississippi and has applied for grant funds under the program.

COVID-19 broadband grant program receives 30 applications to bring service to underserved areas

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On Wed, 07/22/2020 - 11:12 AM

The primary deadline to submit applications to a $75 million emergency broadband grant program passed last week and there are 30 applicants that want to bring service to underserved communities statewide.

Civil forfeitures trend down during COVID-19 pandemic

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On Mon, 07/13/2020 - 02:32 PM

The COVID-19 pandemic has put a crimp on the nation’s economy and even reduced the number of civil asset forfeiture cases in Mississippi as well.

Moss Point mayor, wife indicted on wire fraud charges

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On Fri, 07/10/2020 - 11:41 AM

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Gov. Tate Reeves vetoes several bills, including earmark for hospital closed since 2018

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On Thu, 07/09/2020 - 12:48 AM

Gov. Tate Reeves used his line-item veto pen late Wednesday to cut out a $2 million earmark for a hospital that’s been closed since 2018 and also vetoed most of the state's education budget over a dispute regarding teacher pay.

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