1+ week, 9+ hour ago  (438+ words) A bill to test Mississippi inmates for dyslexia died on the legislative calendar Friday, the second year the legislation failed to advance to the governor's desk. "I am disappointed, but this is the second year we've [the Senate] advanced this…...

1+ week, 12+ hour ago  (576+ words) Efforts proposed by the Mississippi House to temporarily allow liquor stores, restaurants and casinos to bypass the state's backlogged Alcoholic Beverage Control have died in conference. Package stores and other businesses that sell liquor and spirits are suffering from lack…...

1+ week, 9+ hour ago  (375+ words) State Senator Lane Taylor believes the bill could help struggling rural hospitals as many are facing financial hardships. Rural hospitals could see donations coming their way after the Mississippi Senate passed a conference report Monday morning, giving tax breaks to…...

1+ week, 12+ hour ago  (379+ words) State Senator Angela Turner-Ford attempted to include diapers in the state's Second Amendment Sales Tax holiday, saying it would benefit "multiple demographics." A Senate debate Tuesday about exempting retail sales of firearm safes during the annual Mississippi Second Amendment Sales…...

1+ week, 18+ hour ago  (767+ words) Efforts to restrict social media and cell phone use during class time are expected to return next session, with one lawmaker even considering a state tax on social media companies. Bills that would have restricted the use of cell phones…...

1+ week, 10+ hour ago  (201+ words) The bill would have allowed for opt-in participation in prayer or religious activities during the school day, while directing the Attorney General to defend school districts from potential lawsuits. Legislation to protect school districts from legal action against allowing prayer…...

1+ week, 12+ hour ago  (352+ words) Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann (R) took to social media Monday to mark the passage of SB 2018, a measure that reimburses active members of the Mississippi National Guard for the cost of premiums for TRICARE Reserve Select health care plans. TRICARE Reserve…...

1+ week, 18+ hour ago  (227+ words) Governor Tate Reeves (R) has signed legislation into law creating the "Local Governments Disaster Recovery Emergency Loan Program" after lawmakers made adjustments to the measure following a veto of an earlier attempt at establishing the program last month. The disaster assistance…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (324+ words) The 13th and final week of the session concluded, bringing the 2026 Regular Session to a close. The Mississippi House of Representatives convened on Sunday and adjourned on Friday, April 3. Lawmakers finalized conference reports, adopted the state budget, and completed action on…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (487+ words) Mitigation grants could soon be available for Mississippi homeowners looking to fortify their roofs. The grants are not to exceed $10, 000 and awards will be made through a lottery. The Legislature has sent a bill to the governor that establishes the…...