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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Legislative weekly summaries
Weekly recap of action at the Mississippi State Capitol.
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Weekly legislative summary
Summaries of legislative action in Jackson.
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Mississippi Legislature Weekly Summary
Mississippi State Senate In the third week of the 2025 Legislative Session, the Mississippi Senate met the Monday, Jan. 20,
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Fitch unveils Attorney General’s legislative agenda
Fitch’s agenda includes bills to empower Mississippi families, secure our communities, advance election integrity, safeguard children’s health, and protect public funds.
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White wants $1 million reduction in Auditor’s office budget
If the legislature reduces the office’s budget by $1 million, it will not result in a staff reduction or discontinuing any audit or investigation work.
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Jones: MAE opposes private school choice efforts
We are very grateful that our lawmakers understood the importance of appropriating funds to support students according to their individual needs.
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Legislative Weekly Summary
Recap of action during the past week in the Mississippi State Capitol.
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Transportation Commissioners seek more infrastructure funding
Mississippi Transportation Commissioners contend that without new, recurring revenue streams, MDOT will not have the necessary funding to sustain and fully meet Mississippi’s infrastructure needs moving forward.
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Fitch unveils campaign finance reform package
The package closes gaps in the law that permit out-of-state special interests to spend unlimited amounts of money to influence Mississippi elections in anonymity and with impunity.
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