Simmons: Eliminating the state income tax is a risky gamble
Increasing the gas tax hits rural and low-income Mississippians hardest—especially those who drive long distances for work, school, or basic services.
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Lottery sends $10.8 million to State
Each fiscal year, the first $80 million in net proceeds is allocated to roads and bridges, with any proceeds exceeding $80 million directed to the Education Enhancement Fund.
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Legislative weekly summary
Weekly summary of activity in the Mississippi State Senate and House of Representatives.
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Harris: College savings plans to consider
Parents, now is the time to learn more about investment and savings strategies to grow those college funds.
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Lawmakers letter to endorse state request for assistance following storms
The letter follows a preliminary disaster assessment, which highlights the extent of loss of life, injuries, and damage.
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World Autism Day
This year’s theme for World Autism Day is “Advancing Neurodiversity and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).”
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FEMA assistance requested following March storms
FEMA-validated numbers show that in those 14 counties, 233 homes were destroyed, 208 homes received major damage, 230 had minor damage, and 92 homes were affected.
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New Criminal Information Center Director named
McElhenney will oversee Mississippi’s primary conduit for information exchange with the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) National Criminal Information Center (NCIC) system,.
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Vicksburg Shipyard locating operations in Warren County
Mississippi Development Authority is providing assistance through the Mississippi Flexible Tax Incentive, or MFLEX, program.
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Starkville man sentenced for violating federal firearms laws
He was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals following sentencing.
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