Governor Phil Bryant revealed future plans for Mississippi during his State of the State address in Jackson. News 25’s Kendra Turley gives us a closer look at the governor’s 2016 legislative agenda. A better tax system, improved roadways throughout the…
With a struggling state budget, state lawmakers are questioning raises given by state agencies or sub agencies. According to the clarion ledger, a report requested by lawmaker’s shows from July of 2016 to November of 2016, only half of the…
The days of lighting up with kids in the car could be coming to an end after a state lawmaker proposes a bill to fine any one smoking in a vehicle with a passenger under the age of six. According…
Governor Phil Bryant says Mississippi faces a critical shortage of state troopers. Only 489 of the 650 state trooper positions allowed by state law are filled. Bryant said the shortage is both troubling and dangerous. Bryant says he plans to…
Private firm Edbuild has concluded their analysis of the Mississippi Public School System and will give their funding recommendations to state lawmakers today Edbuild was hired over the summer to examine the Mississippi Adequate Education Program and see how it…
Prior to Edbuild's presentation, the grassroots group "Fed up with 50th" will hold a press conference at the state capitol. The group pushing for full funding of the current MAEP Formula will express concern that the process of replacing the…
For the fourth time in less than two years another round of emergency budget cuts. Governor Bryant attributing this new $51 million cut to lagging state revenues. Bryant announced the cuts after slicing $57 million in September to make up…
Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood announces things he wants to see legislators accomplish in this 2017 session and topping the list is laws regarding opioid abuse. Hood says doctors should have to check an electronic registry before prescribing potentially addictive…
Mississippi’s annual legislation is underway in Jackson. Governor Phil Bryant is cutting another $51 million from the state budget, attributed to lagging state revenues. Bryant announced the cuts today after slicing $57 million in September to make up for an…
Customers of Mississippi’s two private electric utilities will see higher bills in February as they pass through rebounding natural gas costs. The Mississippi Public Service Commission voted today to approve higher fuel costs for both Entergy Mississippi and Mississippi Power.…
Private firm Edbuild has concluded their analysis of the Mississippi public school system and will give their funding recommendations to state lawmakers on Monday. Edbuild was hired over the summer to examine the Mississippi Adequate Education Program and see how…
Senate Republicans have kick started efforts to repeal and replace President Obama’s landmark Affordable Care Act. After an overnight marathon, they approved a budget blueprint with a 51 to 48 vote around 1 a.m. Thursday morning. While Republicans insisted the…
Democrats in the Mississippi Senate have decided who will lead their caucus. Bill Stone of Holly Springs was chosen as their Caucus chairman and Derrick Simmons of Greenville as their vice chairman. Sen. John Horhn of Jackson had been Caucus…
Mississippi Medicaid officials are requesting an additional $75 million to get through the final six months of the budget year and the program's director says the reasons why are clear. David Dzielak argues legislators didn't put enough money into Medicaid…
A bill that would require Mississippians to prove they have vehicle liability insurance before they could renew their auto tags has cleared committee and heads to the full House. An estimated 25 to 30 percent of Mississippi motorists drive uninsured.…
One Coast legislator wants to make sure the Mississippi State Flag is flown over the state's colleges. Senator Joseph Seymour of Vancleave filed a bill that would require all governmental entities that receive state funds, namely public colleges and universities,…
While many bills sit on the desk for Governor Phil Bryant to sign, today he signed an executive order in hopes of keeping men and women safe in the work place. Executive order 1392 requires all state agencies to complete…
We're not yet a week into the 2017 legislative session, but a bill is already sitting on Governor Phil Bryant's desk for signature. House Bill 32 is on track to be the first law passed in the new session. The…
Mississippi teachers might see merit pay next year under the state's school recognition program, but a proposed house bill would change how the pay is determined. The current program would provide up to 100 dollars per student for schools that…
Former Mississippi Gov. William Winter is improving as he remains hospitalized with head injuries. Winter's condition was upgraded from serious to fair on Sunday, according to Alana Bowman, spokeswoman for the University Of Mississippi Medical Center. The 93 year-old winter…
Governor Phil Bryant will give his state of the state address during the third week of the legislative session. Spokesman clay chandler confirms the speech is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. January 17th at the capitol. It will be carried live…
Governor Phil Bryant says it's time to update Mississippi’s School Funding Formula saying the current "Mississippi Adequate Education Program" is outdated. Bryant made the remarks at an event Thursday saying the current formula is a "1992 model"....arguing the state wouldn't…
How long should a member of the House or Senate be able to hold their seat? If you ask Congressman Steven Palazzo, it should be no longer than 12 years. Today, Congressman Palazzo reintroduced legislation that would limit members of…
One State legislator is looking to hit the jackpot by bringing the lottery to Mississippi. Democratic Representative Alyce Clark of Jackson filed two lottery bills. One of those bills would create the Mississippi Lottery for Education and have it administered…