Lawmakers continue discussions as legislative session extended
Lawmakers in Jackson now have more time to compromise on appropriation and revenue bills as the adjournment of legislature has been extended until May 14th. WXXV News 25’s Ethan…
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Mississippi Senate passes $230M teacher, teacher assistant pay raise plan
The Mississippi Senate unanimously advanced a $230 million teacher pay raise plan today, according to a press release from Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann. This is the third time senators have sent legislation proposing a significant raise for teachers to the…
Mississippi lawmakers want to make change to wind pool money
State lawmakers are looking to make a change to Mississippi’s wind pool fund which has largely benefited restoration on the Gulf Coast since Hurricane Katrina. The…
Mississippi bill sets religious exemption on COVID vaccine
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi government entities could not withhold services or refuse jobs to people who choose not to get vaccinated against COVID-19 under a bill that passed the Republican-controlled state House on Thursday. That…
Black Mississippi senators protest vote on race theory bill
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Black lawmakers walked out in protest Friday and withheld their votes as the Mississippi Senate passed a bill that would ban schools from teaching critical race theory. The state superintendent of education has…
State Legislature reconvenes today in Jackson
By agreement of Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann and Speaker of the House Philip Gunn, the Mississippi Legislature will reconvene the 2020 Legislative Session at 1 p.m. today. The Legislature recessed its 125-day Session temporarily on March 18, following the…
State Lawmakers Questioning Raises
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…
Election Year Not Scaring Lawmakers Into Hiding
During election years, legislative chambers in Jackson are typically quieter than usual, as many lawmakers shy away from taking on controversial issues in fear of isolating voters.
Legislators Work on Bill to Prevent Another SRHS Situation
Local legislators are working hard in Jackson to get a bill passed which would hopefully prevent another Singing River situation from happening again.
Harrison Co. Youth Court Wants Freedom to Share Info
The Harrison County youth court is calling on the Mississippi state legislature to pass a law which would allow the court to share information with school districts more freely.
State Lawmakers Plan to Run for Reelection this Year
State lawmakers from local state Senate and House representatives to the Governor plan to run for reelection this year.
2015 Legislative Session Begins in Jackson
Nearly 200 lawmakers across the state gathered at the state capitol in Jackson Tuesday, for this year's 90 day session.